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‘Not our finest moment’ - Council

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The recent announcement that all pets must be in a carrier to travel on the popular Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry has angered some locals... See page 3

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The Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail kicked off to a great start with hundreds of visitors attending the trail...

Central Coast Council has confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy will be put on hold to enable time to further engage with the community around their concerns.

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Health

See page 4-5 Protestors said they would chain themselves to the park if it would help stop the demolition

Living in lockdown on the Peninsula The first week of the July school holidays was traditionally a peak time for Peninsula businesses but since Saturday, June 27, they have been processing cancellations and standing down staff in response to the NSW Government’s two-week lockdown of Greater Sydney. Stay-at-home orders were announced by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at 2pm on Saturday, June 26 for Greater Sydney including the Central Coast in response to the spread of a COVID-19 outbreak that started in Bondi on June 17. CEO of Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, Bill Jackson, said the July winter school holiday was generally a peak time for businesses on the Peninsula.

“People don’t seem to travel so far away from home at this time of the year, so they tend to come to the Coast,” Jackson said. He said the club had responded to the lockdown announcement by closing its doors and standing down all of its 128 staff. Ettalong Diggers is a large club with healthy reserves, according to Jackson, so it can survive the lockdown, but he is concerned about the survival of other local small business operators dependent on the tourism trade. “We made a decision as a business that we would be seen to be robbing the other mum and dad businesses if we did takeaway so we decided we would not do that,” he said. “I worry about all the cafes and restaurants on the

Peninsula,” he said. Jackson said he was aware of at least 102 local businesses that were running take-away services in an effort to keep operating through the lockdown, which is due to cease on July 9 if the outbreak can be contained by then. “I look at July and August as being peak months for the registered clubs on the Coast so it must be the same for the hotels and other businesses,” he said. “We’ve got reserves but it is still costing over $20,000 a day just not to have the place operating.” The decision to stand down all staff except for one manager who is answering calls was made because it would enable employees to access any benefits made available. The NSW Government’s

assistance for small businesses of up to $10,000 will assist local operators who can demonstrate a significant loss in turnover, but Bill Jackson said the maximum available was “not even a day’s worth of bills”. Immediate staff are not the only ones impacted when a business like Ettalong Diggers is forced to close. “We have seven cleaners who are now unemployed, seven security staff who are now unemployed, then there’s all the stuff we order from local businesses – our $5000 weekly fruit and vegetables order, our orders with two local butchers and a local seafood provider. “As soon as we heard about the lockdown the first thing we did was cancel our entertainment,” Jackson said.

The Mantra Resort in the same building as Diggers was closed and processing cancellations. Other operators, such as the Boat House Hotel at Patonga, were practicing positivity by offering free delivery for their takeaway menu, half-priced pizzas and other measures. Manager Brooke Yanz said the Boat House had no guests for the duration of the lockdown, but guests were showing enthusiasm for moving their bookings to the next school holiday. Ocean Beach Hotel in Umina was in complete lockdown with no services available until July 9. The Everglades at Woy Woy was also offering a takeaway service. Jackie Pearson

Local retirement village, Peninsula Villages, has celebrated the work of its volunteers at a luncheon held at Ettalong Diggers last week. See page 33

Sport

Students have helped break a 20-year drought, taking home gold in the Zone Athletics carnival... See page 39

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Australia’s oldest Wallaby turns 100

Fourteen members of the Rotary Club of Umina Beach were recognised last week by the Salvation Army for their recent service.

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Ourimbah firefighter Peter Burfitt has been named the Rural Fire Service Association’s (RFSA) Member of the Year.

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NSW Coach of the Year

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has started construction on a new raised boardwalk at the northern end of Moonee Beach...

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New milestone for Picklum

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Shelly Beach local and pro surfer, Molly Picklum, has claimed the biggest victory of her newly budding career at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro Qualifying Series (QS) 5,000 finals day on Friday, June 25.

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Central Coast Local Health District extended its hours at local COVID-19 testing clinics from Monday, June 21, after fragments of the virus were detected...

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1 JULY 2021

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‘Not our finest moment’ - Council

The Central Coast has answered the call from Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, who wanted Expressions of Interest to install a million dollar offshore artificial reef. See page 5

News

The recent announcement that all pets must be in a carrier to travel on the popular Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry has angered some locals... See page 3

Out & About

Out&About

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Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, has turned 100… and the celebrations haven’t stopped.

For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones.

An Ettalong Beach artist has been named as a finalist in a national awards program aimed to provide support for emerging Australian songwriters and composers.

Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16 over the need for safe staffing and called on the NSW Government to introduce nurse-to-patient ratios.

Dr Leon Wakefield Clarke recognised in Queen’s birthday Honours List

Dr Leon Wakefield Clark of Empire Bay was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2021 Queen’s birthday Honours List for significant service to medical administration and to healthcare delivery.

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Clark has enjoyed a stellar career in the field of medicine, with a particular interest in consumer empowerment. He said news of his award was met with a mixture of merriment and surprise. “It’s not something you really expect in life,” he said. “My wife had known for several months but had kept it a secret.” Clark began his career as an obstetrician in the Newcastle area, operating first out of Royal Newcastle Hospital, and then establishing a practice, from which he worked with three hospitals over a period of 10

years. “I probably delivered around 2,500 babies during that time,” he said. “I was also a gynaecologist, specialising in IVF and infertility. “They were exciting times in the field of IVF; I started an IVF program in Newcastle and it was extraordinarily successful. “In those days Australia was leading the world in that area, and I was often invited to speak overseas.” Clark took the opportunity to move to Sydney as Medical Executive Officer at The San, later becoming the CEO - a position he held for 13 years. His main passions throughout his career were improving safety and quality in healthcare and consumer empowerment. “I was anxious to get patients more involved and aware,” he said.

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For two years he led a lobby group which eventually succeeded in obtaining item numbers for IVF, making the process affordable for those who wanted to have a baby and couldn’t. “My interest in consumer welfare started then,” he said. Positions held by Clark during his career included: Chief Medical Advisor, icare NSW,

2016-2018; Group Chief Executive Officer, Adventist HealthCare, 2012-2015; Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 2002-2012; and Visiting Gynaecologist, City West Day Surgery, Westmead, 1998-2002. He also served as Director, Medi-Aid Centre Foundation, 2009-2015; Chair, San Foundation, 2008-2018 and 2002-2005; Chair, Board of Management, Australasian Research Institute, 2003-2016; Director, Australian Council on Health Care Standards, 20012004; and as Board Member and Chair of the Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees from 2002. Clark was National President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association from 2004-2006 and a Board Member from 20012007 and served in various roles

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in the Fertility Society of Australia from 1989-1993. Other awards he has received include: Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary International, 2014; Honorary Fellow,University of Sydney, 2016; and IVF Director of the Year, Fertility Society of the Year, 1992. “I have enjoyed every minute of my career and am still active in certain areas of particular interest,” he said. He is still involved with the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission and the Agency for Clinical Innovation. Clark retired to Empire Bay in 2017 with wife Jan, whom he met when she was working as a nurse for the IVF program in Newcastle. Between them they have five children and 10 grandchildren. Terry Collins

Administrator, Rik Hart, praised this year’s Harvest Festival as part of his overview of his and Central Coast Council’s activities...

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Education

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Health

See page 4 Eric Tweedale, and State President of RSL NSW, Ray James

‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind.

Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16

Ten locals recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

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Sport The Central Coast has been well represented in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, with six residents receiving an OAM and one an AM. Both Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have had multiple successes at the Central Coast Surf Life Saving’s annual Awards of Excellence evening, held on Saturday, June 12, in recognition of the many surf club achievements. See page 40

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A former Central Coast police officer received an Australian Police Medal, one resident was awarded a Meritorious Award and one received an Emergency Services Medal. We present profiles on each of the recipients in the Central Coast News area.

For profiles of Tony Younglove, who was awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) and Peter Rubin and Bob Wilson, who each received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), see this week’s Central Coast Chronicle. For a profile of Dr Leon Wakefield Clark, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), see this week’s Pelican Post. This year’s awards recognised 1,190 Australians, 44 per cent of whom are women.

Governor-General David Hurley said each recipient had stories which deserved to be shared widely and celebrated. “On behalf of all Australians, congratulations to all recipients,” he said. “Collectively, they speak to who we are as a nation. “There are countless examples of selflessness, commitment and dedication. “There is diversity and there are examples of exceptional achievement in almost every

field imaginable. “I am pleased that this list includes the highest ever percentage of women recognised through the General Division of the Order of Australia. “It is important that the Order of Australia represents the diversity and strength of Australia – for this to happen we need to ensure outstanding women, members of our multicultural community and First Nations people are nominated by their peers in the

Academics, highperforming professionals and subject matter experts will be encouraged to choose teaching as a new career...

Education

Hundreds of nurses and midwives walked off the job at Wyong Hospital and Long Jetty Continuing Care centre in Toukley on Wednesday, June 16, over the need for safe staffing levels, and called on the NSW Government to introduce nurse to patient ratios. See page 31 Nurses on strike at Wyong Hospital

Source: Media release, Jun 14 Office of the Governor-General

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Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte have stepped down from their roles as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively of the Central Coast Mariners A-League side. See page 40

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Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, handed down the Budget on Tuesday, June 22, which Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says will help the Coast continue its recovery from COVID-19 by focussing on jobs.

“NSW’s approach is to lock down the virus, not lock down the state, and this will continue. “The best way to help the local economy bounce back from COVID-19 is to create new jobs and this will be achieved through the significant share of Budget funding being allocated to the Central Coast,” Crouch said. In the health sector there is $32.8M to complete the redevelopment of Wyong Hospital, a new hospital security package for staff safety and the continuation of

The Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail kicked off to a great start with hundreds of visitors attending the trail...

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Education

Central Coast Council has confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy will be put on hold to enable time to further engage with the community around their concerns.

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Health

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Central Coast receives little joy from NSW Budget Highlights of the NSW 2021-22 Budget are $4M for the Wyong Town Centre Pacific Highway upgrade, $17.8M for extra commuter car parking at Tuggerah Station and $8.1M for social housing on the Central Coast.

A new exhibition called Home has opened at the Art Container in Memorial Park at The Entrance.

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Health

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Mixed reactions to State Budget

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Sport community. “I am prioritising increasing awareness of and engagement with the Order of Australia amongst groups that have been historically underrepresented. “We are seeing positive progress and I am determined that it continues.”

The Australian Reptile Park is experiencing a baby boom, with baby animals centre stage in the daily show line up during the school holidays.

Deepwater Dragon Boat Club President, Kathy Cummings, has been awarded the NSW Coach of the Year at this year’s annual Dragon Boat State Championships.

Patient Experience Officers at Wyong and Gosford Hospitals, as well as a new program to convert existing paramedics to Intensive Care Paramedics. There’s funding for the Police Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) program to operate in both Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts, and a new Safeguards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Response Team. The Budget includes the 2.5 percent wage increase previously promised to 8,000 staff at Central Coast Local

Health District, as well as thousands more public sector employees including police, firefighters, paramedics and teachers. There is $830,000 to continue the upgrade of Brooke Avenue Public School at Killarney Vale and $16.1M to complete construction of the new Porters Creek Public School at Warnervale. Families will welcome free preschool for the remainder of 2021 and all of 2022, as well as the new $100 learn to swim voucher for every preschool

aged child. A new infrastructure contributions system will be implemented to collect levies on local developments. Continuation of the $1,500 fees and charges rebate scheme will allow small businesses to cover the cost of government fees and charges. There is $45M to continue planning the fast rail program between Sydney, Canberra, Bomaderry, Newcastle, Central Coast and the Central West. Continued page 4

Celebrations for the NAISDA Graduating Class of 2020 was expected to be full of emotion, following a year of learning unlike any other... See page 35

Sport

The end of season transfers for the Mariners have begun, spearheaded by the stepping down of Head Coach, Alen Stajcic. See page 40

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The State Budget, handed down on June 22, has met a mixed reception on the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Budget would help the region continue its recovery from COVID-19 by focusing on jobs. Among highlights for the Coast, he cited $3.4M to build a new, all-weather training surface at Gosford Racecourse, upgrades to five Coast surf lifesaving clubs, $32.8M to complete the redevelopment of Wyong Hospital and funds to continue major roadworks on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow, along Manns Rd, along the Pacific Highway at Wyong and on Blackwall Rd and Memorial Ave, Woy Woy. But the region’s Labor MPs say the budget falls short on funding for new infrastructure,

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, looks over the budget papers with Premier, Gladys Berejiklian

schools and social housing. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says it is a “major disappointment” containing “re-announced promises”. Crouch said the best way to help the local economy bounce back from COVID-19 is to

create new jobs and this will be achieved through the significant share of Budget funding being allocated to the Central Coast. “We know that many people are still doing it tough,” he said. “That’s why the budget provides cost of living support

like free preschool and $100 Learn to Swim vouchers, which will help to take the pressure off families and individuals.” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the budget included $43.9M for a new $100 Learn to Swim voucher for children

Protestors said they would chain themselves to the park if it would help stop the demolition

aged between three and six, and $150M for the Free Preschool program to continue until the end of 2022. “This is a budget which supports and protects our families and communities through record investments in health, education and transport,” Berejiklian said. “The biggest infrastructure pipeline in Australia now tops $108.5B and continues to be the backbone of our recovery, with NSW now adding more jobs than were lost during the height of the pandemic.” Business NSW Central Coast also hailed the budget for its reduced deficit, solid economic management and strong commitment to infrastructure spending through the COVID recovery. Continued page 25

COVID restrictions bite as school holidays start

A Central Coast grandmother of five has hailed the support she received from a free online service provided by Central Coast Health Promotion Service. See page 33

Sport

The Central Coast Crusaders have won five out of six matches over the weekend from Saturday - Sunday, June 19 & 20, with the Youth Men also winning Team of The Year at the Sport NSW Awards. See page 39

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The timing of a two-week Covid lockdown on the brink of school holidays could not have come at a more inopportune time for both families, businesses hoping for a lucrative holiday period, and their employees. Due to rapid spread of the Eastern Suburbs Covid cluster in Sydney, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on advice from NSW Health, imposed lockdown restrictions on the Central Coast, effective from 6pm on Saturday, June 26, until 11.59pm on Friday, July 9. Within hours of the announcement, the panic buying at supermarkets started, shelves were cleared of toilet paper and queues grew

longer outside waiting to get inside to stock up on groceries before the stay-at-home order came into effect. Many businesses, pubs and clubs, closed their doors and sent employees home, with some eateries being able to pivot to contactless takeaway orders. As a result of the lockdown orders, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment will become available on July 4 for Coast residents who can’t attend work as a result of state imposed health restrictions. Eligible people will receive $500 if they’ve lost 20 hours or more of work, and $325 if they’ve lost less than 20 hours of work.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, seven out of 10 children have been bullied at least once within a year, making it a serious issue in schools around the country. See page 34

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Lawn Bowls is an emerging competition sport being introduced to primary and high school students through the Let’s Play Bowls program. See page 38

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Local retirement village, Peninsula Villages, has celebrated the work of its volunteers at a luncheon held at Ettalong Diggers last week. See page 33

Sport

Students have helped break a 20-year drought, taking home gold in the Zone Athletics carnival... See page 39

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Ferry operators enforce regulation to restrain pets The recent announcement that all pets must be in a carrier to travel on the popular Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry has angered some locals who say the ruling is ‘unjustified’. An announcement from the NRMA-owned Fantasea Cruising last week noted that from July 1, staff would be enforcing the 2017 NSW Passenger Transport Act and its regulations to ensure animals are ‘restrained in a suitable box’. The report notes that animals that are not clean, appear vicious or likely to annoy, threaten or inconvenience other customers will not be allowed, while animals will not be allowed on seats and must not obstruct passageways. Animals should not travel in the enclosed ferry cabin areas, and the animal should be kept away from other travelling animals to ensure the safety and comfort of other customers and pets. It also states the driver or crew may refuse to allow the animal onboard if the service is reaching capacity, or if the pet is on a leash. Local resident and frequent

user of the ferry, Kathy Boland, said she usually takes her daughter’s dog, Cody, over to Palm Beach with no issues. She said she cannot understand the sudden enforcement of the regulations. “It feels like the rug has been pulled under us - everyone I speak to about this can’t believe it,” Boland said. “It’s not a hustle bustle ferry like the Manly one, it’s nice and relaxed, we have dogs and workers on there who sit comfortably next to one another. “It’s lovely getting on the ferry

and seeing the animals on there … it’s lovely for the elderly people to bring their dogs over and visit family. Boland said due to Cody’s size, she worries she will not be able to take him onboard anymore with the new ruling. “I physically cannot put a dog in a crate and carry it on – I’m in my 60s,” Boland added. “I’d like to know why this ruling has come in … if they’re worried about other people or biting, asks for dogs to have a muzzle on.” An Ettalong woman who also frequently uses the ferry with

her dogs said she disagreed with the ruling. “How am I meant to carry two 50-kilo dogs in a carrier?” she said. “I’ll be lifting a dog the same size as me … I can’t do it. “I have a rottweiler and an American staffy … that’s insane!” She said she had been catching the ferry for over 20 years, regularly visiting her partner who works in North Sydney with their two dogs but will now be unable to. A spokesperson for Transport for NSW said animals must be

restrained in a suitable box, basket or other container at all times whilst on board. Assistance animals with a valid form of accepted accreditation are exempt from these restrictions. “This is not a new regulation and the rules have been in place for a number of years,” the spokesperson said. “It is the responsibility of ferry operators to interpret and administer the regulations.” The Department notes that these restrictions are for the ‘comfort of other passengers’. CCN reached out to both

Transport for NSW and Fantasea Cruising to ask if there had been any complaints to prompt this enforcement, with both declining to comment. CCN also asked both parties why the ruling was only being enforced now, were there any exemptions for people unable to carry their animal in a crate, and what were the acceptable parameters around the ‘cleanliness of the animal’ to board the ferry. Both parties declined to comment on these issues. A spokesperson for NRMA/ Fantasea Cruising said the regulations would be enforced. “While these regulations are not new, Transport NSW has indicated that they will begin to enforce them from 1 July,” the spokesperson said. “We have begun communicating this to our staff and to begin notifying customers in advance.” An online petition has been started to request Transport for NSW to allow the animals to board the ferry without a crate. Less than 24 hours after its launch, the Change.org petition reportedly had over 200 signatures. Maisy Rae

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Central Coast Council has confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy will be put on hold to enable time to further engage with the community around their concerns. A Council spokesperson said on Monday, June 28, the delay would allow Council to provide more detailed information about their plans to the community. “Council understands the community’s concern over the need to remove the play equipment at this site, which doesn’t meet current Australian standards,” the spokesperson said. “We acknowledge there are several community questions which will be addressed before

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‘Not our finest further works are undertaken.” Council said its plans to remove the existing play equipment followed an audit on playspaces that was conducted by an independent assessor. The audit identified that a number of components in the park did not meet current Australian standards and that the play equipment had passed its ‘useful life’. In a June 29 media release, Council said the key concerns relate to the tree roots from the Taxodium tree located adjacent to the playspace that are currently impacting the existing playspace. It was reported the ‘Taxodium tree’s roots grow in an upward direction which impacts the playspace’s soft fall level of cushioning and are creating

potential hazards’, along with the tree roots which ‘hinder new work from being undertaken without impacting the tree’s health and would also require a high level of financial investment to mitigate the issues’. The announcement came six days after Council first reported its plans to demolish the popular site – a move that sparked community outrage. From petitions and protests, chants and chains, and even a call for Premier Gladys Berejiklian to get involved, Council’s plan to remove the playground was clearly one that was not in favour with most locals. Mum of two, Ellie Wright, said she visits the playground most weeks, alongside her friends and their children.

“We come here nearly every Wednesday and as a special treat visit the local cafes or have fish and chips,” Wright said. “This news is really upsetting, it’s one of the very few fenced playgrounds on the Peninsula and we love it. Wright said one of the things she enjoys most about the park is its ‘nice, stress free environment’, whereby she can watch the children play safely inside the fence. Local, Lindy Simmons, agrees, saying she takes her granddaughter down to the Pelican Park very often, and would hate to see the space be demolished. “If this is the council we are going to have after everything else we’ve been through and

they are just going to start taking parks away, its not on, it can’t happen,” Simmons said. “It’s like everything else …. we are not informed. “If Council knew this root system was there when they originally built the park, why didn’t they remove it instead of waiting, and now using it as an excuse to remove (the park).” Owner of Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf, Sam Clayton, said the seafood restaurant was only made aware of the demolition plans outside its premises just one day before it was originally scheduled. “[Council] have been in consultation with us about the Woy Woy waterfront development but there is absolutely nothing online about

removing the park,” Clayton said. “We were told six months ago that they might remove it, but they said if they had plans to do that, they would put it out for community consultation, and they would show residents and local businesses their ideas for a design. “They said they would turn it into a possible entertainment area where there would be a stage, night-time lighting, seating booths, new vegetation, and kids play sculptures. “So, to be told [a day before] that it was going to be demolished and replaced with grass is … hard to explain. “Whenever council or governments get rid of parks, they are losing community assets and to take away

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We were lucky to hold our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 19 June, before the NSW stay-at-home orders resulted in a two-week lockdown of the Central Coast. I’d like to personally thank Hale Adasal for her contribution to CEN as our Chair for the past two years and acknowledge her efforts to established CEN Youth. Gary Chestnut was elected Chair. Gary is well known to many locals as a former Director of Environment at Gosford Council and a strong advocate for ecologically sustainable development through the Central Coast Community Better Planning Group. We said farewell to Michael Conroy who decided to stand down from the committee and we thank Michael for his contribution to the network, particularly his excellent submissions on crucial local planning matters. CEN Youth executive member, Zina Harije also officially joins the CEN executive committee and we are lucky to have her enthusiasm and skill as a campaigner. All CEN executive committee members are volunteers with busy lives who give freely of their time, expertise and experience for the benefit of the whole community. CEN’s focus on representing individuals and community groups to support ecologically sustainable development and oppose threats to it remains strong. In addition to our usual programs and activities, we will continue to advocate for sustainability and diversity. Protecting and expanding the Coastal Open Space System (COSS), protecting Porters Creek Wetland, looking after all our waterways and preserving our precious bushland will continue to be our focus throughout the new financial year. - Sam Willis, CEO

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moment’ - Council a major asset away and not offer something of like value, or greater value, is unacceptable.” Clayton said the park’s demolition had touched a real personal level for many of his customers. “Our business has been here, not as long as the playground, but it’s always gone hand in hand with what we have here– parents get to sit and eat fish and chips whilst watching their kids play on the playground,” Clayton said. “I grew up with this park. At Council’s ordinary meeting on June 29, Administrator Rik Hart admitted Council’s plan to demolish the site was ‘not our finest moment’. Council CEO, David Farmer, then said the relocation was consulted during the ‘Let’s Talk Woy Woy’ project two years ago. This comes after around 50 locals showed up to a protest held at the Fisherman’s Wharf on Saturday, June 27 to join the calls for Council to stop the park’s demolition. Protestors said they had major concerns over Council’s plan and discussed what they loved most about the Pelican

Park, including the nearby amenities, a good distance away from any smoking areas, and high fencing. Calls for a legal injunction to stop the demolition were also made at the event. Ten-year-old Jomo, who was at the protest, said he had never felt unsafe on the park or

had tripped over the roots. “I have memories here and I just don’t want this to go away,” Jomo said. Several petitions have also been launched to help save the playground, with one online petition reaching close to 7,500 signatures. The online petition asked

Council to enter a formalised submission period to elicit feedback from local residents, whilst delaying the immediate demolition of the playspace. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, also created a petition to help halt the park’s demolition, still available to sign either online, or in person at her

Blackwall Rd office. “I welcome this decision by Council (to stop the) demolition to hear the voices of our community,” Tesch said. “It is very important that in the absence of Councillors, the voice of democracy and transparent community communication and

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consultation continues. “Pelican Park is not just any park, it is an iconic destination, where families from across the Coast unite, with ample playing equipment and seating, located next to the water and the lovely pelicans. “If Council believe Pelican Park is broken, then let’s fix it. “If it is unsafe, let’s make it safe. Council had originally scheduled to demolish the playspace on Thursday, June 24 but reneged on their plans in a dramatic U-turn less than 24 hours after the first announcement. They then said the park would be demolished in early July after its replacement at Anderson Park was completed and opened to the public. But with the replacement playspace opening earlier than scheduled on June 26, it was reported the demolition would then continue Tuesday, June 29. Council said more information and details of the timing for consultation will be released ‘soon’.

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New playspace opens at Anderson park A new playspace opened at Woy Woy’s Anderson Park reserve on Saturday, June 26. Council said the space was fully fenced and featured a multiply climbing unit with double slides and rope climbs, rocker, swing set, voice tubes, twista and balance trail and accessible pathway and softfall – whilst taking advantage of

the shade provided by mature trees within the reserve. In a media release on June 26, Council also said the playspace reflects the recently adopted Central Coast playspace strategy and will complement the soon to be completed Woy Woy Wharf opposite the reserve. Source: Media release, June 26 Central Coast Council

Playground Committee rep disturbed by council’s ‘last-minute’ demolition plan Former Gosford Councillor and Committee Member of the Gosford City Playground Strategy, Vicki Scott, has said she is ‘disturbed’ about Council’s last-minute plan to demolish the Pelican Park at Woy Woy Wharf. Scott said she was shocked at the tight turnaround from the announcement on June 22, and the planned initial demolition on June 24. “I am quite disturbed by the fact that Council went ahead and did all that they did, opened the playground and then was going to tear down the old one,” Scott

said. “And without community consultation, (it) is appalling. “You can’t do things like that in the community – it’s absolutely the wrong thing to do. “I haven’t seen the new park in person, it looks like a nice park, but the old playground is tied to people through lots of means – habits, memories of going there, parents taking their children to a playground they used to play at.” “This Administrator and State Government should be a whole lot more careful in how they run the community.” Scott said she was encouraged

by the significant amount of community feedback and hoped Council would listen. “It’s a very strong voice we are hearing in support of the park and Council should be listening,” she said. “They’ve now locked themselves into a box – they now have two playgrounds to maintain – I don’t know how they get around it. “Do they want to maintain both playgrounds, or successfully prove to the public that the old playground is too dangerous for use? “It’s expensive to maintain playgrounds – and if they’ve got

two, that’s an expense when other areas are crying out for playspaces. “It appears that they did not give the playground committee enough credibility to look at this in the planning stages and that’s the worst part for me. “They should have worked with the committee – they should have had the ability to work with the community, so everyone knew what people wanted. “If the council is saying that the park’s safety is questionable, the committee should have looked at that and if they could get around that, and if not, educate the community and say this is why

we are being forced to take it away. “Take the community with you and let them discover that there are issues around safety standards. “This is what happens when you don’t have democratically elected representatives to help you get through these issues.” Since its inception in late 2005, Scott helped lead the Gosford City Playground Strategy which aimed to ‘develop, redevelop and maintain playgrounds to meet community needs’. A committee consisting of two Councillors (Scott and Chris Holstein) and six community

members representatives was formed. The function of the Gosford Playground Strategy Committee was to work in partnership with the broader community to identify opportunities for improved playground facilities across the Gosford LGA with a particular focus on providing accessible and creative playgrounds. Scott’s last contribution to the Pelican Park was the construction of the safety fence around the playspace. Maisy Rae

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Research shows amalgamating councils causes increasing costs - Administration cuts out community Over 70 people attended a presentation by Professor Joseph Drew on Monday of the June long weekend. Professor Drew highlighted the significant issues and precarious financial position of many Councils after the NSW Government’s controversial 2016 council amalgamations policy. There are at least another half a dozen merged Councils across NSW facing substantial rate increases. Recent research has used six years’ data and modelling to compare the financial outcomes of amalgamated councils compared to non-amalgamated ones. Overall, research shows that amalgamations by the NSW government in 2016 have resulted in increased costs for merged Councils. The result for Central Coast Council in staff expenses has been an increase of 11.8%.

When amalgamations were proposed, it was claimed that staffing costs would be a major area of savings - instead, the increase in costs reflects diseconomies of scale from the amalgamation. Administration is not the answer There are significant concerns about whether the current model of putting an Administrator in place and the dismissal of elected representatives is the right approach to fixing these problems. Administrators reduce transparency and are not accountable to our community. Essentially they “fly in and fly out”. Administration undermines local democracy – and, importantly, it means that elected representatives are not involved in solving the problems – so any learnings are lost. “We need to reject the common assumption that simply putting Administrators in place will be some kind of silver bullet solution”, said Professor Drew. “My work with local communities has clearly shown that many of the problems they face can be traced back to both acts and omissions of Administrators put in during the first post-amalgamation phase”. There are other options to Administration. One example is a mentorship and capacity building approach. In this model a knowledgeable expert is selected by the Council to provide tailored help and assistance that not only finds the cause of financial pressures, but works with Council and the community to determine the solutions.

Suitable mentors can provide important help for councils to engage with their communities regarding renegotiation of service levels, harmonisation of fees and charges, ensuring that fees and charges cover costs, harmonising rates, and considering special rate variations to increase local government taxes. Working closely with councils and taking an approach that uses local knowledge and relationships delivers better outcomes than Administration. Joseph Drew is Associate Professor of Public Policy and Local Government at the University of Technology Sydney, and adjunct Professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University. His principal research interests are government financial sustainability, performance monitoring, natural law philosophy and the art of selling public policy.

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Residents of the Bouddi Peninsula are mourning the loss of community leader and passionate local activist, Fay Gunther, following her recent passing. With over a 20-year history of community leadership, Fay was a past president of the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WTKCA) and, in the intervening years, filled many other roles within the group. She died at Sydney’s Greenwich Hospital on Tuesday June 8, after a short illness, aged 79. A spokesperson for the Association commemorated Fay’s involvement in the community. “Fay,with an army of volunteers, worked tirelessly over 25 years for actions which would meet the needs of the community and achieve outcomes for the benefit

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of its members,” the spokesperson said. “For those of us who worked with her in WTKCA, we will sorely miss her presence. “We will miss the coffees, the yarning, the plotting to maintain community facilities. “We will miss Pippa with her bouncing tail, and we will miss the definite views expressed by Fay. “Fay was irresistible. “She won us all over with her dedication and commitment to community … she was a great friend to many of us. Fay first arrived in Wagstaffe in 1996 with her purchase of a little cottage in Wagstaff Ave. She was said to have described it as a ‘derelict wreck’ which needed to be rebuilt entirely, but wished, however, to keep its original character and ambience. Fay then joined the Pretty

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Beach/Wagstaffe Progress Association (now WTKCA), putting her hand up for the position of Vice President that very same year. Local historian, Robyn Warbuton, reflected on Fay’s arrival to Wagstaffe and the contributions she has made to the area. “In 1997, the need for incorporation of the Association was instigated and achieved by Fay,” Warbuton said. “The Progress Association

became an incorporated body on March 10, 1998. “It meant the Association had become ‘…a force to be reckoned with’ and that ‘the members had entered a new era of Progress’. “From February 1998 until the AGM in May, Fay chaired the meetings in the absence of the elected president and so by default assumed the position which became official at the AGM. “[And] hall restoration was on the agenda.” Fay introduced the first ‘Trash and Treasure’ in 1998 to raise money for the refurbishment of Wagstaffe Hall. It has now become a popular event held on Easter Saturday each year whereby residents are encouraged to ‘have a clean-up’ and donate their ‘junk’ to the sale.

Warbuton said it was Fay’s hard work, along with Gwen Perrie, that resulted in the total renovation of the Hall. “An offer of huge importance turned up - the chance to apply for a grant of money to improve the premises,” Warbuton said. “Fay and Gwen saw the opportunity and prepared submissions … two submissions for GCC Grants were lodged with Gosford City Council - both were successful. “A rescue package was needed and an outstanding one was delivered. “A recipe of imagination, innovation and hard work was called for and who better to produce it than the two forces that emerged on the Progress scene at that timely time - Fay and Gwen. “[They] set to work to renovate and recreate a building that is not only a very practical and

convenient meeting place but a beautiful venue, where people come together to enjoy very special events or celebrations.” Warbuton said Fay was ‘quite militant’ when it came to objecting to unwanted developments in the area, highlighting Fay’s role in a number of community campaigns such as the proposed Supershuttle service from Gosford to Sydney, the demolition of the Ferrymaster’s Cottage in 2001, and the introduction of parking fees at Putty Beach. She also served on the Heritage Committee and on the Turo Tennis Court Committee for several years. Another past president of the WTKCA, Peta Colebatch, said: “Fay is irreplaceable, she was a great friend to many of us and we will sorely miss her.” Maisy Rae

Patonga Hall to get $57,600 facelift Patonga Public Hall is set to benefit from a $57,600 facelift as part of their bid to complete several upgrades of the popular community asset. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding has been provided

through the Crown Land Manager COVID-19 Recovery Support Program. “The amenities building adjacent to Patonga Public Hall will undergo a range of upgrades, including the installation of new fixtures, re-tiling, new flooring and electrical works,” Crouch said.

“Patonga Public Hall is regularly used by volunteers at the nearby Rural Fire Brigade as well as the wider community,and I’m pleased the NSW Government can provide the funding required for a facelift. “This latest announcement is on top of $19,250 which I announced in February to paint the interior and exterior of the Hall, and I want

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It would appear that when the NSW Electoral Office advised it was unable to supervise/ conduct our completely unnecessary referendum in September, Mr Hart’s first reaction was to look for an outside contractor. Quote ‘Council (Mr Hart is the Council) has identified an appropriate provider ... and at a slightly lower cost.’ I don’t recall seeing advertisements for this contract. Perhaps there weren’t any. While we’re at it, what do we get for this enormous expenditure of rate payers funds. Perhaps those details are

commercial-in-confidence so we will never know whether we really got value for money. Nowhere have I read that he considered a small team of current staff for the job. Bit of an insult really. Let’s be fair dinkum, running this referendum is not rocket science. There is only one question for the whole of the Council area, not five different ballot papers with lots of candidates. Surely the list of polling booths can’t have changed that much in five years. Perhaps it’s the number of ballots required at each particular booth that’s the tricky part.

The only body to know the details of where the increases in population have taken place is the Council, so they can ask themselves. Forget all that, my biggest questions spring from Mr Hart’s statement that while the Electoral Commission could run our referendum in March 2022, should the referendum be carried forward to March, this would leave insufficient time for review and consultation of ward boundaries in time for a potential Council election in September 2022.” Just hold your horses. Let me get this straight. We are going to vote on whether we want to reduce the number of wards from five to three and the number of councillors from fifteen to nine

without knowing the boundaries of the new wards. Mr Hart, who is going to be responsible deciding the boundaries of these new wards? Are we, down here on the Peninsula, going to have a chance to decide who we are to be lumped in with? Perhaps we mightn’t like them. Perhaps they mightn’t like us. One, with a suspicious mind, could believe that without proper checks and balances and a completely transparent process that a gerrymander could be on the cards. Currently approximately 20% of the residents of the Council live in each ward. Under this proposal that

would increase to 33.3 percent per ward. That is a lot more people per councillor. It was almost impossible to get a few words with our councillors before. Now it will be completely impossible. While we’re at it, I read that Council (Read Mr Hart) has outsourced the collection of outstanding rates. Again, I ask is there no current staff member to undertake this task. These vultures will be preying on people who are already having financial difficulties and by adding their exorbitant fees and costs will only exacerbate their problems. They take their cut first, so

Council still doesn’t get any money. Mr Hart said: “A lower turnout just for a referendum could be expected but even if only 10 per cent of voters turned out, it would still be a valid referendum.” Democracy run riot. I can hear the cash registers chinging away as they start chasing non-voters for the hefty fines that will be imposed. Mr Hart, as a last suggestion, why not have two questions? The second being: “Do you wish to de-amalgamate Central Coast Council.” That I reckon would be a guaranteed winner.

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Time for the shipping container to go In the April 25, 2018, CCN Article, ‘Extension proposed for Umina surf club’, it was reported: “The extension has been considered necessary because it has come to the attention of the members of the club that a shipping container located to the east of the existing building that is used to store club equipment is located on Ocean Beach Rd reserve which is Council-owned land. “The club is now wishing to remove the shipping container and to offset the loss of storage

FORUM room, provide additional storage room for the safe storage of club equipment which includes kayaks, boards and ancillary life-saving equipment.” Is it not about time the Surf Club lived up to these words and removed the container, as they committed to the community to do, back in 2018? Email, June 24 Ben Roberts, Umina

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Two men stabbed in Blackwall Two men have been stabbed after an aggravated armed robbery at Blackwall on Sunday, June 20. Three unknown men broke into a residence in Dunmore Street at approximately 1:50am on the Sunday morning, armed with knives and demanded money and goods. One of the men stabbed the 22-year-old victim several times causing wounds to his hand and back.

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shoulder before the men fled the scene. The persons of interest (POI) stole cash and good including two pairs of Nike shoes. The victims were then treated at Gosford Hospital for their injuries and remain in a stable condition. The POI’s are described as being Caucasian, late teens to early 20’s, slight builds, all wearing dark coloured hooded jackets, with 2 POI’s at 165170 cm tall, and the other POI

at 180 cm tall. Officers from Brisbane Water are investigating with images of the stolen shoes, described as being Nike Tailwind joggers with unique colour patterns. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on their website. Source: Social media, June 22 Brisbane Water Police District, E 83687588

Locals stay at home; visitors stay away With school holidays now underway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is calling on Sydneysiders to stay away and not visit the Central Coast region. “The school holidays are normally one of the busiest times of the year for local businesses and accommodation providers, but unfortunately the COVID-19 outbreak means that people

must stay at home,” Crouch said. “If you are on the Central Coast right now but your home address is not a Central Coast suburb, please go home. “The only reasons to leave home are shopping for essentials, medical care or compassionate needs, outdoor exercise, and essential work or education commitments.”

Crouch said the June 26, 2021, Public Health Order specifies that ‘taking a holiday is not a reasonable excuse’ for leaving home. “We need everyone to abide by the restrictions so that our Health experts can stop COVID-19 from spreading any further,” Crouch said. “Central Coast residents are the eyes and ears for Police, which is why I’m encouraging people in our community to

report any possible violations of the Public Health Order to Crime Stoppers.” Anonymous reports can be made by anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses contravening a Public Health Order at: https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Media release, June 28 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Central Coast crime statistics released The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its latest report which shows that sexual assault as well as drug use and drug trafficking were significant problem areas for the Central Coast local government area. However, there was a downturn in stealing and theft crimes, arson and malicious damage. Police say the increase in sexual assaults recorded appears to be due to a rise in victim willingness to formally report sexual violence and the decreases in some offences represent falls in crime associated with the Covid pandemic in 2020. Since April 2020, violent offending has returned to prepandemic levels, but many

property offences, including car theft, break and enter and retail theft are still below prepandemic level. There are 62 separate criminal offences recorded in the BOCSAR report covering the Central Coast LGA, with many of the statistics reported as remaining stable or no change. The crimes raising red flags are:sexual assault; intimidation, stalking and harassment; possession and/or use of cocaine and other drugs; dealing/trafficking in cannabis; breach bail conditions and breach Apprehended Violence Order. Over the five years from April 2016 to March 2021 there has been a jump in sexual assaults reported, from 289 to 393, an average annual jump of eight percent over five years.

Intimidation, stalking and harassment crimes are up 1.8 percent over the past five-year period with 2,020 crimes reported between April 2020 and March 2021. However, domestic violence assaults reported have steadily dropped in the past five years, with 1,745 in April 2016 to March 2017, and 1,431 in the period April 2020 to March 2021. Over the past two years there has been an annual rise of 8.5 percent in Breach Apprehended Violence Order offences. There hasn’t been much change though in the past five years in non-domestic violence assault with 1,459 in 2016-17 and 1,425 in 2020-21, although the number of assaults on police jumped from 78 to 106. There was one murder in 2020-21 and fortunately no

attempted murders, accessory or conspiracy to murder or manslaughter crimes reported. The BOCSAR statistics showed a downward five-year trend in several stealing and theft crimes. Break and enter dwelling offences were down 1,384 to 769 (average annual decrease of 13.7 percent); break and enter non-dwelling decreased from 482 to 257 (annual average down 14.5 percent); motor vehicle theft down from 737 to 510 (annual average decline of 8.8 percent). After showing a dramatic two-year annual downward trend of 25.6 percent between 2019 and 2021, the figures have stabilised on the offence of receiving or handling stolen goods. Other significant offences have recorded a decline in the

annual average statistics over five years, including: steal from motor vehicle down 11.6 percent; steal from retail store down 29.7 percent; steal from dwelling down 8.8 percent; steal from person down 13.1 percent and other theft dropped 9.6 percent. There has been a drop in arson crimes from 315 in 2016 to 171 in 2021, an annual average drop of 14.2 percent over the five years and malicious damage to property has declined by 5.1 percent in the same timeframe. Most of the drug-related crime statistics are recorded as stable or no change, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean those offences are not significantly problematic, with either dealing or possession/ use of amphetamines, or cannabis, remaining high on list of criminal activity.

Possession and/or use of ecstasy offences are on a downward five-year trend of an average annual 17.9 percent while the possession and/or use of cocaine is on the rise of 14.4 percent. Offences related to the use and/or possession of other drugs are also showing an upward trend of 13 percent. Dealing and trafficking in cannabis offences have doubled in the past five years, trending up by annual average of 18.9 percent. Offensive language offences are down 9.3 percent, liquor offences are down 15 percent but there are more incidents of breaching bail conditions from 1582 in 2016 to 2104 in 2021, representing a 7.4 percent increase. Sue Murray

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Arboretum Art Trail to conclude this weekend

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Tim Selwyn and Liesl Tesch enjoying the Smoking Ceremony

The Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail kicked off to a great start with hundreds of visitors attending the trail along the June Long Weekend. The launch started on the afternoon of June 11, with a moving ‘Welcome to Country’

from Aunty Di from the Mingaletta Sisters. A Smoking Ceremony was conducted by Tim Selwyn from Girri Girra Aboriginal Experience Tours. Chair of Sydney Living Museums Trustees and Pearl Beach resident, Naseema

Sparks, then opened the event. On Sunday, June 13, Sparks brought State Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, along to the trail, with both saying it was a great experience and they would love to see it continue. President of the Arboretum, Victoria Crawford, said it was

encouraging to have guests such as local parliamentarians, Lucy Wicks and Liesl Tesch, and Jake Cassar of Jake Cassar Bushcraft, all offering their support to the new initiative. “Hundreds of people from far and wide flocked to the Arboretum to walk through and

look at the wonderful sculptures in the trail,” she said. Crawford also thanked Arboretum Secretary, Mary Knaggs, who initiated and curated the project. With the trail set to close on Saturday, July 3, Crawford encouraged locals to pick up a

map and vote for their favourite installation. More information about the trail is available on the Pearl Beach Arboretum’s website. Source: Media release, June 24 Pearl Beach Arboretum

Words on the Waves Writers Festival a huge success Over 800 people swapped the beach for books and headed down to Umina across the June Long Weekend for the inaugural Words on the Waves Writers Festival. The festival, which was held in various venues across the Peninsula from June 11 to 14, featured a line-up of authors, workshops, conversations, and a kids program. From a night at the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus and Cinema Paradiso, to a day of debates at Ocean Beach Surf Club and a literary cruise on Brisbane Water, the festival was met with rave reviews from guests. Event organiser, Benny Agius, said the three-day festival couldn’t have gone any better. “This was truly amazing given it was a pilot event and clearly the path is looking positive for future festivals,” Agius said. “For 2022, we will continue to grow, connecting with more writers, artists and community groups, as well as developing an ever-growing audience

Day 3 kicked off with Past Histories, Present Fictions with Tea Cooper, Nikki Gemmell, Julie Janson and Jane Singleton

from the Coast and beyond. “We really hope we can get some funding from both Council and government to bring more events to the Coast throughout the year and to ensure that we bring an even bigger and brighter festival in 2022. Author and speaker at the

festival, Nikki Gemmell, said: “This is the most beautiful writers festival in the world.” Program Director, Angela Bennetts, said it was rewarding to see how engaged audiences were with the authors. “From the first session, which had us all in tears as Ronni Kahn shared her inspirational

life story; to the beautiful ukulele ballad shared by Indigenous novelist and songwriter Nardi Simpson … there were so many moments when we were genuinely moved by the stories told and ideas shared by the talented and generous authors,” Bennetts said.

“[There were] moments of belly laughter thanks to Richard Fidler’s rollicking history of Prague and Candice Fox’s cheeky tales of crime writing alongside fiction powerhouse James Patterson. The kids’ program, held on June 11, enabled primary school students the opportunity

to meet authors and participate in writing and illustration workshops. Children’s Program Director, Jacqui Barton, said the Committee would like to expand the children’s program to two days next year. “The highlight was seeing the smiling faces of more than 400 students gathered with collective laughter listening to talented authors and illustrators,” Barton said. “Launching the event was the esteemed Australian laureate Ursula Dubosarski talking about the power of story. “Dub Leffler and Kirli Saunders [then] brought Australian indigenous storytelling to the forefront as well as Susanne Gervay, Deb Abela and Oliver Phommavanh [who] shared stories, laughter and joy. “Both the kids and the teachers just loved it!” Event organisers are now seeking feedback from attendees as they look ahead to next year’s festival. Maisy Rae

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Albert makes 90th birthday a family affair It was a family affair for Daleys Point local, Albert Morris, who recently celebrated his 90th Birthday surrounded by five generations of the Morris clan.

Albert Morris was surrounded by his entire family to help celebrate the milestone

The family met up at Ourimbah RSL on Saturday, June 19 to help celebrate ‘Al’s’ special day. Al, along with his wife of 68 years, Judith, have three children, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Al’s youngest daughter, Leonie Paterson, said the party was a great success. “Although we had some late cancellations because of feared COVID restrictions, Dad said it was the best day he had had for a long time,” Paterson said.

“All the generations mixed well, lots of catch ups.” The couple moved to Daleys Point in 1985 after sailing by the retirement village one weekend and driving back the next weekend to pay a deposit on a property. Paterson said the water has always played a prominent part of her father’s life, building a boat in his backyard in 1967. She said the family used the boat on weekends at Lake Macquarie and annual holidays at Myall Lakes until 1973. Al then joined the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol RVCP (now Marine Rescue NSW) in 1989 after being rescued when a blade broke off their boat’s propeller. In 1996, Al was named the Division Commander of Central Coast RVCP – a position he held

for two years. Paterson said her father was honoured with a number of awards. “He was awarded the National Medal in 2005 and in 2009 was presented an OC award,” Patterson said. “In 2016, he was awarded Marine Rescue’s highest award of Life Membership, before retiring last year from his position as Marine Rescue NSW’s Statistics Officer – a role he had held since 2006.” More recently, Al focused closer to home, driving the retirement village’s bus until he was 88, and was involved with the village’s social committee. Source: Interview, June 21 Leonie Patterson

Woy Woy CWA celebrates 89th birthday In celebration of its 89th birthday, the Woy Woy Country Women’s Association branch have taken the time to reflect on its ‘humble beginnings’. The Association first opened its doors on June 8, 1932. In a social media post, the Association thanked its members for their community support over the past 89 years. “From our humble beginnings in 1932 at the home of Mrs Staples, we have grown and changed a lot, as has the community we serve,” the

Association said. “What hasn’t changed is the passion of our members to stand up for what we believe in and faithfully help our community. “Thank you to everyone who has supported us for the past 89 years. “We think we look pretty good for our age!” The Woy Woy branch was founded in 1932 by Mrs Staples who ran the organisation from her home and laid the groundwork for what the branch has become today.

The Association was instrumental in establishing baby health centres across NSW - the Woy Woy Hall first started out as a baby health clinic in the mid-1930s and was run by a nun known as Sister Lampe. Since then, the Woy Woy CWA has occupied the hall and carried out volunteering activities, fundraising and hosted local community groups. Source: Media release, June 7 Woy Woy CWA

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CWA Woy Woy sews memories together The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Branch has brought memories to life, gifting a unique 21st birthday present to a local woman. Quilt maker, Jane Bowtell, said the Association was contacted by ‘Evie’ – a local who asked if the branch could make a quilt for her daughter, Yasmin’s birthday. Bowtell said Evie brought clothes that Yasmin wore as a baby, toddler and young child. “Wendy and I set to work and

produced this memory quilt for her to give to her daughter,” Bowtell said. “We caught up with them both last week and were thrilled to learn that Yasmin cherishes her quilt and remembers wearing many of the clothes. “She was also very touched when many of her friends thought it was one of the most beautiful 21st gift she could receive.” Source: Media release, June 4 Jane Bowtell, Country Women’s Association Woy Woy

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Call for local budding actors A local film director and writer has put the call out for young budding actors to star in a three-day film shoot next month at The Galleria in Ettalong. Woy Woy-based producer, director and writer, Guillermo Martin Sepulveda, has invited locals to take part in his new film, ‘The Old Silver Key’. But what’s most intriguing about the production is its focus on hyper locality – Empire Bay’s Will Rodriguez will play the Adult male lead, while Point Clare’s Nicholas Price will be the Director of Photography. The production will only be filmed at the Galleria and Cinema Paradiso in August, before premiering back at the Cinema Paradiso in Spring, and then across Australia and internationally. Sepulveda said the film is the story of two children who ‘journey through a magical

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adventure that takes a step back for her daughter to finally shine.’ A female aged eight to 10 is required to play the lead role of ‘Valentina’ – an ‘inquisitive, independent, filled with wonder, she learns the value of family, friendship and the value of a teacher’s wisdom’. A male aged eight to 11 has also been asked to play the lead role of ‘Robbie’ – a ‘doubtful and reserved’ child,

who ‘learns the reward of stepping out of his comfort zone, and the love of family and newfound friendship’. To apply for the roles, Sepulveda has asked actors to submit a self-tape with an introduction, a monologue piece and photos. With castings open until the end of July, the production is also seeking extras of all ages and diversity.

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 10:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:00 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Win The Week [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Australia Debates [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s] 10:55 Barrenjoey Road (M) [s] 11:55 Movie: “Chéri” (M d,s) (’09) Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer 1:25 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 8:00 Dream Gardens: Woodend [s] 8:30 Vera: Dirty (M) [s] 10:05 Doc Martin (M) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Vaccine [s] 11:25 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M v) [s] 11:55 Starstruck: Spring (M l) [s] 12:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Finding The Archibald [s] 2:15 FREEMAN [s] 3:15 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 3:45 Back Roads (PG) [s] 4:20 Landline [s] 4:50 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 5:20 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] – When Aunt Hermione dies suddenly, Louisa has to accompany her body back to England. 8:20 Sanditon (PG) [s] 9:10 Jack Irish (M l,s,v) [s] 10:05 MotherFatherSon (M l,s,v) [s] 11:05 Delicious (M l) [s] 11:50 rage Guest Programmer (M)

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

NINE (C81/80)

TEN (C13)

6:00 Today [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “To Have And To Hold” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] (PG) [s] (PG) (’17) Stars: Erika 1:00 Talking Honey: Princess 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Christensen, Rekha Sharma Diana: Diana Wedding (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] – A Current 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Affair covers the realms of 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] politics, crime, human rights, (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Intern” (PG) (’15) – science, technology, celebrities 5:00 10 News First [s] Seventy-year-old widower Ben 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] and entertainment. Whittaker has discovered that 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v retirement isn’t all it’s cracked 8:30 The Battle For Britney (PG) [s] Melbourne Storm *Live* From up to be. Seizing an opportunity The SCG, Sydney [s] 9:50 Off The Bench (M) [s] to get back in the game, he 9:45 Knock Off [s] – Join the Wide 10:20 Taste Of Australia With becomes a senior intern at an World of Sports team for the all Hayden Quinn [s] online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Stars: the post-match NRL news. 10:50 The Project (PG) [s] Robert De Niro 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:50 The Late Show With Stephen 11:00 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 4 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Colbert (PG) [s] *Live* From All England Lawn 11:30 Busted In Bangkok (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping Tennis & Croquet Club [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 6:00 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] (PG) [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Charro” (PG) (’69) 1:00 Movie: “The Cutting Edge” (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Stars: Elvis Presley, Ina Balin 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] (’92) Stars: D.B. Sweeney, 2:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] Moira Kelly, Roy Dotrice 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 8:30 Movie: “Pretty Woman” (M l) Justine Schofield [s] 7:30 NRL: Penrith Panthers v (’90) – A streetwise, down on 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Parramatta Eels *Live* From her luck, working girl has a (PG) [s] Panthers Stadium, Penrith [s] chance encounter with a 5:00 10 News First [s] 9:50 Golden Point [s] – Join the handsome corporate mogul 6:00 WIN News [s] Wide World of Sports team for which leads to an improbable the all the post-match NRL 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] affair, and a modern day rags to news and analysis. 7:30 The Living Room [s] riches Cinderella romance. 10:35 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 5 8:30 Program To Be Advised Stars: Julia Roberts, Richard *Live* From All England Lawn 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) Gere, Héctor Elizondo, Laura Tennis & Croquet Club [s] – Our 10:20 Luke Heggie: Tiprat (MA15+) San Giacomo, Jason Alexander expert commentary team will 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:05 Crime Investigation Australia: bring you all the action. 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Most Infamous S2: The Donald Colbert (PG) [s] Mackay Disappearance (M v) [s] 5:00 Explore TV: Norfolk Island [s] 5:30 A Current Affair [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Which Car? [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 12:00 Our State On A Plate [s] 7:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 12:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 The Rebound [s] 8:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 1:30 Dog Patrol (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “Casablanca” (PG) (’42) 1:00 Explore [s] Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 12:30 Everyday Gourmet With Bergman, Paul Henreid Swifts v Fever *Live* From Ken Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Rosewall Arena, Sydney [s] 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 1:30 Australia By Design [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia With 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] Hayden Quinn [s] 7:30 Movie: “Captain America: Civil 7:30 David Attenborough’s Life In 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] War” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Chris Colour: Seeing In Colour (PG) 3:30 The Living Room [s] Evans, Robert Downey Jr., [s] – The almighty David 4:30 Three Blue Ducks [s] Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Attenborough explores the vital 5:00 10 News First [s] Stan, Anthony Mackie role colour plays in the daily 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 10:30 Movie: “Eraser” (MA15+) (’96) lives of many species, to win a 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, mate, to fight and to warn 8:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] James Caan, Vanessa Williams, enemies. 9:00 Program To Be Advised James Coburn, Robert 8:30 Movie: “Bumblebee” (M v) (’18) 10:00 Program To Be Advised Pastorelli, James Cromwell, Stars: Hailee Steinfeld 11:00 Bull: Into The Mystic (M) [s] Danny Nucci, Andy Romano 10:50 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 6 12:00 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping *Live* [s] 5:00 Religious Programs

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

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

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

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SBS (C30)

5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 5 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 North America With Simon Reeve (PG) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 6 *Live* 1:55 French Food Safari 2:25 Food Safari 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 6 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 North America With Simon Reeve (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Angkor Empire (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 7 *Live* From Vierzon To Le Creusot, 248km (Hills) 1:40 French Food Safari 2:10 Food Safari: Chinese 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 7 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Rome: What Lies Beneath (PG) 3:30 Cycling: Giro D’italia Donne Highlights 4:35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan Megacities (PG) 5:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Devon (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 8 *Live* From Oyonnax To Grand Bornand, 151km (Mountains) 1:40 French Food Safari 2:10 Food Safari: Italian

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

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ABC (C20/21)

PRIME (C61/60)

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 2:00 Dream Gardens [s] 2:30 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 3:20 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 3:50 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] 9:30 Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse (M l) [s] 10:30 Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 11:25 Line Of Duty (M v) [s] 12:25 The Real Diana (PG) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 1:30 Movie: “Message In A Bottle” (PG) (’98) Stars: Kevin Costner 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] – We meet five new farmers on their search for the one. 8:45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller - Eric Edgar Cooke (MA15+) [s] 10:00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan (M) [s] 11:00 Criminal Confessions: Professional Suspect (M v,l) [s] 12:00 The Blacklist: Dr. Laken Perillos (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

5:00 France 24 Feature News 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Destination Dessert [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Toohey [s] Morning Update 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 9:00 Australia By Design: 8:00 Worldwatch Lightning v Vixens *Live* From Innovations [s] 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: USC Stadium [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] Stage 8 *Replay* 3:00 NRL: Wests Tigers v South 12:00 Left Off The Map [s] 1:00 Speedweek Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From 1:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 Sportswoman: Catharine 1:30 Three Veg And Meat [s] Leichhardt Oval, Sydney [s] Pendrel 2:00 Buy To Build [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 2:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 3:35 Cycling: Giro D’italia Donne Highlights Stage 2 8:50 60 Minutes [s] – 60 Minutes is 3:30 Hotels By Design (PG) [s] 4:35 Hitler’s World: The Post War 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] Australia’s leading current Plan: Recreation, Leisure, And 4:30 Three Blue Ducks [s] affairs programme, with a Nazism (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] proven record of excellence 5:30 Cycling: Tour De France: 6:00 WIN News [s] over four decades. Preview Show 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 9:50 NINE News Late [s] 10:20 Australian Crime Stories: The 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 9:10 FBI: Clean Slate (M) [s] 7:30 Treasures Of Malta (PG) Hunter (M v,l) [s] 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: 11:25 Killed By My Stalker (M v,l) [s] 10:10 FBI: Ties That Bind (M) [s] Stage 9 *Live* From Cluses To 12:15 Dr Christian Jessen Will See 11:10 FBI: Doomsday (M) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Tignes, 145km (Mountains) You Now (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:40 French Food Safari 1:05 Postcards (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 2:10 Food Safari: Thai 1:30 Home Shopping 2:40 Rick Stein’s Spain 6:00 Today [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Worldwatch 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 6:30 Cycling: Morning Update 1:00 Talking Honey: Princess 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 7:30 Worldwatch Diana: Diana Wedding (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Stage 9 *Replay* 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Worldwatch 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:00 Going Places With Ernie 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Dingo 6:00 NINE News [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 7:00 A Current Affair [s] Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Donne 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Highlights Stage 3 9:20 Emergency (M) [s] – An (PG) [s] 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) extraordinary team of real-life 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers medical heroes fight to save 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind desperate patients suffering life- 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News threatening injuries, in one of 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of Australia’s biggest and busiest 8:40 Have You Been Paying London (PG) emergency hospitals, The Royal Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] 8:30 Secret Scotland: Ayrshire And Melbourne. 9:40 Steph Tisdall - Identity Steft Arran (PG) 10:20 100% Footy (M) [s] (MA15+) [s] 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency: 11:20 NINE News Late [s] 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] Enduring Love (M) 11:50 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 7 11:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 10:20 SBS World News *Live* From All England Lawn 12:30 Home Shopping 10:50 The Investigation (M l) (In Tennis & Croquet Club [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] Danish/ Swedish)

SBS (C30)

Monday 5 July

TEN (C13)

6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Grand Designs [s] 1:30 World’s Deadliest Weather: 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l,d) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 9:00 9-1-1: Lone Star: Friends With 7:30 7.30 [s] Benefits (M) [s] – The 126 is on 8:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One: the scene when a disastrous Nat’s What I Reckon [s] wedding comes crumbling 8:30 Four Corners [s] down; Grace helps a dominatrix 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] and her slave involved in a 9:35 Murder 24/7 (M l,d,v) [s] shocking situation; Owen and 10:35 ABC Late News [s] Gwyneth struggle to label their 11:05 Finding The Archibald [s] relationship. 12:05 The Australian Dream 10:00 S.W.A.T.: Monster (M) [s] (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:10 MotherFatherSon (M l,v) [s] 11:30 Filthy Rich: Proverbs 20:6 (M) 2:05 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:25 The Drum [s]

Tuesday 6 July

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Sanditon (PG) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:30 Firestarter: The Story Of Bangarra (M l) [s] 10:05 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 10:25 China Tonight [s] 10:55 ABC Late News [s] 11:25 Q&A [s] 12:30 Blue Water Empire (M v) [s] 1:20 Black Comedy (M l,s) [s] 2:20 Australia Debates [s] 3:05 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:25 The Drum [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 9:00 The Rookie: Consequences (M) [s] – Nearing the end of his training, Nolan faces his biggest challenge as a police officer yet when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth. 10:00 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack (M v,l) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Filthy Rich: Hebrews 9:15 (M s) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore: Regensburg Walking Tour [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] – Covers the realms of politics, crime, human rights, science and technology. 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 9:20 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 10:20 Kath & Kim Kountdown: The Glitz & The Glama (PG) [s] 11:20 NINE News Late [s] 11:50 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 8 *Live* From All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club [s] 2:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:30 A Current Affair [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Out Of The Darkness (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Into The Light (M v) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

Wednesday 7 July

Sunday 4 July

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 Extraordinary Escapes [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 Starstruck: Summer (M l) [s] 9:25 Superwog (MA15+) [s] 9:50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Four Corners [s] 11:50 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:05 Blue Water Empire (M v) [s] 12:55 Black Comedy (M l,s,v) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] – The farmers have each chosen one lady for a one-on one date. New connections form, before the farewell dinner, where the farmers must decide if they will send someone home. 9:00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] 10:00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back (M l) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana In Australia [s] 1:10 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior: Record Breakers (PG) [s] 9:40 Deadly Drops - Eaten By An Escalator (M) [s] – When escalators spiral out of control, these unassuming mechanical innovations can suddenly turn deadly. 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Tennis: Wimbledon: Day 9 *Live* From All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club [s] 3:00 Destination WA [s] 3:30 A Current Affair [s]

5:00 France 24 Feature News 6:00 The Talk [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:30 Cycling: Morning Update (PG) [s] 7:30 Worldwatch 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Stage 10 *Replay* 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Going Places With Ernie 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] Dingo: Gold Coast/ Strahan 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Donne Justine Schofield [s] Highlights Stage 5 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: (PG) [s] Preview Show 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Mastermind 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 7:35 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson: Winchester 8:30 Bull: Doctor Killer (M) [s] Cathedral (PG) 9:30 Bull: Safe And Sound (M) [s] 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Stage 11 *Live* From Sorgues Colbert (PG) [s] To Malaucene, 199km 12:30 Home Shopping (Mountains) 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 2:00 Italian Food Safari

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: How Not to Kill an Orchid orchids that you will find on the market are epiphytes that originate from the tropics and to then grow them successfully you will need to emulate their natural environment. They usually live by attaching themselves to the bark of trees with good air circulation, plenty of light and high humidity. Growing Your First Indoor Orchid

CHERALYN DARCEY

Your gardening writer is not an avid orchid collector and grower, but I am slowly coming around to them as I begin to understand the passion and seducing attraction of these other-worldly looking plants. For those of you who many have been swept up in the wonderfully exciting houseplant wave that is still rolling along nicely, you may find orchids your next level challenge. For everyone, I hear that once you have stepped into the world of orchids and found success in your horticultural efforts, there is no turning back. A Short Story of Orchids At present we believe that orchids date back over 200 million years from around the Equator and have since spread throughout the world and don’t we love them! There are over 30,000 species identified now, and we have created over 200,000 varieties. The first written record of orchids was Ancient Greek Theophrastus 371–287 BC, considered the ‘father of botany’, in around 300BC in his title ‘Inquiry into Plants’. Greek physician, pharmacologist and botanist Dioscorides (40–90 AD) was the first that we know of to have defined and named these plants ‘orchids’ in his work along with their possible uses in his ‘De Materia Medica’ which was the standard herbal medicinal text until the Middle Ages. Both the Ancient Greeks and Romans revered them as plants that helped the reproductive systems in humans. Once glass, and more importantly glasshouses, became possible in the 19th Century, growing orchids was possible almost anywhere as they could be transplanted, propagated and cared for in a similar environment to their origin. Which Orchid for You? The vast majority of orchids that people grow are ‘Epiphyte Orchids’. These grow upon trees and rocks and in a little stricter botanical term, a plant growing upon rock void of soil is further classified as a ‘Lithophyte’. The second group, the ‘Terrestrial Orchids’ makes up the rest of the population and they are not always as well represented in collections as they can be a lot more difficult to cultivate. As their name suggests, they grow upon the ground. Most cultivated

We have all been there or seen it happen. Someone gifts a beautiful orchid with its divine arch of perfect flowers that look too beautiful to be real and then, the flowers die, and the plant follows. It doesn’t have to be that way and by remembering the conditions that orchids naturally grow, you should be able to easily keep yours alive as well. The problem is that most people treat them like other houseplants, although I will point out here that all plants need varying types of care. The majority of plants we use as houseplants are those which can live in a level of shade, require earth-based potting mix and usually a very moist soil and so we go wrong by providing these things for our orchids. We also like things neat and so quickly lop off the gnarled looking aerial roots that seem to escape the pots and the bulbs that appear, and we think are excellent opportunities for propagation. Both are food storage system of your orchid plant and must be left alone and once your flowers fall, leave those

canes to themselves to because they storge energy for your plant as well. Orchid Don’ts To grow most orchids you need good air circulation, sunlight, dedicated orchid mix or bark, careful watering and special orchid food. * don’t use regular potting mix * don’t place in direct sunlight * don’t let water pool on leaves * don’t trim aerial roots * don’t let their pot stand in water * don’t cut spent canes or pseudobulbs How to Grow Orchids in Your Garden First, find a tree! No tree, or no desire to grow your orchid in a tree?

That’s ok, you can simply use old branches, sticks and even rocks artfully placed in pots. Under this structure, you will need a medium and that is not going to be soil. Your epiphytes will recoil in horror if you plant them in dirt so fill your pot with a chunky medium like bark chips, gravel or charcoal. There are specialty orchid growing mediums which are made up of these things and having a look at them will give you the idea or a solution. This is rather general advice so make sure you seek out individual care tips for your species. Feed your orchid with a specialised orchid fertiliser but at half strength, (because this is a native plant), from mid spring until midautumn. You will find that most of this

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type of orchid need daily watering through the hottest summer months then a couple of times a week in mild weather, to once a fortnight through the winter months. Got a tree? Maybe a big rock in the garden? Just tie your orchid to it … and follow the rest of the instructions I have given but also make sure the position suits the species you have chosen. One tip I will share with you, don’t tie that orchid to a Paperbark Tree or other bark shedder. There are different types of orchids, and each has slightly different needs and a good chat with your supplier or hopping along to a local Orchid Growing Club or Society will open the world of growing, collecting and maybe even a whole new hobby for you. Mingara Orchid Club Inc.: facebook. com/mingaraorchids Australasian Native Orchid Society Central Coast: anoscentralcoast.com I also highly recommend ‘Understanding Orchids’ by William Cullina (in print of digital) for those wanting to learn more at home and grow their first orchids. This will help with selection of type as well as care. TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, broad beans, broccoli, cress, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mid and late season onion`s, parsnip, peas, radish, rhubarb crowns, shallot bulbs, snow peas, spring onion, turnip, English daisy, candytuft,Canterbury bells,delphinium, dianthus, forget-me-nots, lobelia, gypsophila, honesty, lupin, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, roses, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea. PLANT HAPPENINGS AROUND THE COAST

After winding down the hill into Umina, through the busy afternoon school traffic, I find Katerna’s home with its sky hugging frangipani and stands of lavender out front which give me no hint of the tropical secluded forest I am about to be enchanted by. Once inside, the tinkling sound of water fountains artfully placed in rooms that are hugged by great collections of indoor plants delight me. The transition between this indoor oasis and back outdoor paradise is seamless. “This is my secret

sanctuary.” Katrena Friel tells me. “I feel protected, I feel private, it’s my green sanctuary.” Current gardening plans that I noticed include the removal of a large fishpond that was leaking and as Katrena and her husband were concerned about the environmental impact, they are replacing it with a fernery. Interestingly Katrena does not consider herself a ‘gardener’ but rather a person who has learned to live with plants and it shows in her ability to select and encourage the botanical beauties that form both her indoor and outdoor gardens.

There is a naturalness to everything that just seems ‘right’ and is, as she says, ‘a perfect green secret sanctuary’. I didn’t want to leave! Three Big Gardening Questions: One Plant You Can’t Live Without: Tree Fern, I think it’s so delicate, beautiful and I love the shade. Piece of Advice: Take a walk and see what is flourishing in everybody else’s garden and get to know the rhythm of an area. What Do you Think Your Garden Is Missing: A better plan for my hydrangeas, I really want them to go ballistic this year.

The 18th Annual Mingara Orchid Fair and Show 2021 Saturday 26 June 9am – 4pm & Sunday 27 June 9am – 3pm presented by The Mingara Orchid Club Inc. Join us for a great day out and view the most spectacular floral displays you will ever see, and ENTRY IS FREE!! facebook.com/mingaraorchids At Home with the Gardening Gang Broadcasting Live at The 18th Annual Mingara Orchid Fair and Show 2021 Saturday 26 June 8am – 10am. Come to the Orchid Fair and meet the Gang as they share their popular live 2 hour show straight from the heart of the orchid wonderland. Sale Day of The Central Coast Cactus & Succulent Society 10am - 2pm 26th June, Gosford Showground under cover, free entry & lots of parking. Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am every Saturday on Coast FM 96.3. Contact Cheralyn gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com with your questions, events, news or if would like to be a part of ‘DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN’.

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Mingaletta Elders welcome Art Full Women A new community arts project has been welcomed with open arms from Mingaletta Elders with a day of stories, culture, painting and weaving over the June Long Weekend.

Art Full women and Mingaletta Corporation creating together From left to right: Aunty Lee, Hazel Hopping and Aunty Elaine at weaving table

Elders from the Mingaletta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation opened their doors to welcome the members of the ‘Art Full Women’ project on Saturday, June 19. The event, which was sponsored by Bendigo Bank Ettalong, gave the 32 attendees the opportunity to share stories and learn new skills as part of the project. Art Full Women Publicity Officer and local artist, Judy Harris, said the visitors thoroughly enjoyed the day. “Our deepest thanks go to Elders Aunty Lee and Aunty Elaine for welcoming us into their hub and sharing so generously their stories and skills,” Harris said. “Workshops so far have included, weaving, ceramics,

mixed media, music, doll making, life drawing and pottery. “Women from all walks of life on the Central Coast have participated and made new friends while learning creative skills.” Mingaletta Elder and Wiradjuri-Arentye woman, Aunty Elaine, opened the event and spoke about the role that present Elders play in the development of younger generations. Artist, Wiradjuri woman and Umina local, Lynelle Elliott, then led participants through stages of painting a small work. Harris said the results were fantastic. “With the guidance of Elliott, our budding artists really put their own experiences and connections into their work,” Harris said. “The afternoon session commenced with Mingaletta Aunties and Sisters leading the group through an exercise of weaving. “Following instructions for

weaving a small basket or making a raffia bracelet, the Art Full Women members quickly felt at home chatting, connecting, discovering more about the wonderful Mingaletta corporation whilst doing their best to produce the desired results.” The Art Full Women project was awarded a grant last year by the Australian Council for the Arts to bring together women over 55-years-old, from diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities. The grant aimed to help the women share their artistic talents with each other through a series of art and craft, and theatre workshops. The project is expected to start offering free theatre skills workshops to women aged 55 years and over this month. More information about what’s on at the Art Full Women project can be found on their website: artfullwomen.com.au Source: Media release, June 21 Mingaletta Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

June 2021 Public Exhibition Notiﬁcation of Herbicide Use

Central Coast Council will be applying Glyphosate 360 and Metasulfuron-methyl between July 2021 to December 2021 to specific waterways and drainage lines within the local government area for the purpose of waterway, ecosystem and asset protection. Glyphosate is registered for use in Australia by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Non-chemical methods of weed control are also utilised wherever practicable. During application, signage will be clearly displayed to notify application of herbicides to waterways and will include information on the herbicide being applied, the location details, the dates and the weed Council is managing. During signposted periods, the public is advised not to use, drink or swim in the water until signage is removed. For further information or to obtain a copy of the Safety Date Sheet (SDS) for the product, please contact Council's Environmental Infrastructure Section on 1300 463 954. This notification is provided in accordance with Council's Pesticide Use Notification Plan and the Environmental Protection Licence 7643 which are available for viewing at the Gosford and Wyong Administration Buildings or may be viewed on Council's website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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Business & Property State Budget receives mixed reception

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, looks over the budget papers with Premier, Gladys Berejiklian

The State Budget, handed down on June 22, has met a mixed reception across the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Budget would help the region continue its recovery from COVID-19 by focusing on jobs. Along with the extension of the Regional Seniors Travel Card for the next two years, the Budget also highlights a $1.5 million commitment to finalise planning and commence preconstruction activities on intersection improvements at Blackwall Rd and Memorial Ave in Woy Woy. Crouch said this allocation of funds will allow Transport for NSW to progress to the next design stage and complete a ‘review of environmental factors.’ “The NSW Government is investing a total of $19 million to upgrade four choke points along Blackwall Road at McMasters Road, Allfield Road and Farnell Road in Woy Woy, as well as the intersection of Memorial Avenue and Barrenjoey Road in Blackwall,” Crouch said.

“This significant project is continuing, with investigation work to locate underground utilities at the Memorial Avenue and Barrenjoey Road intersection planned for Monday, July 12, for one fortnight.” More generally, the Budget includes $43.9M for a new $100 Learn to Swim voucher for children aged between three and six, and $150M for the Free Preschool program to continue until the end of 2022. Funding for additional Cost of Living Specialists at Service NSW centres has also been included in the report. Business NSW Central Coast hailed the budget for its reduced deficit, solid economic management and strong commitment to infrastructure spending through the COVID recovery. But with only a few key highlights of the 2021-22 Budget to largely impact on the people of the Peninsula, Labor MPs said it offers no new major infrastructure projects to stimulate the local economy. “Central Coast drivers will have to wait longer for relief on major arterial roads with only

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the Pacific Highway at Lisarow receiving construction money for the works already underway,” they said in a joint statement. “Road projects in other areas including Central Coast Hwy, Tumbi Umbi-Bateau Bay, Manns Rd, Gosford, and Pacific Hwy through Wyong once again only received planning dollars offering zero short to medium term relief for Central Coast road users. “The only new major commuter funding is for Tuggerah Station commuter car park promised back in 2019 ($16.9M); other commitments are for access projects already started. “There is no construction money for the faster trains promise made at the 2019 election, only more planning money for the Woy Woy to Hornsby section. “The social housing crisis has not been addressed with only upgrades to existing properties leading to no impact on the growing waiting lists in a Central Coast housing and rental market under real stress. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the Budget is a “huge disappointment”

containing “re-announced promises”. “Gladys Berejiklian revealed that there was not a single cent to fix our ailing schools, crumblingroadsoroverstretched local health system,” Tesch said. “Our local schools need serious fixes and upgrades … so many teachers and parents come to me and tell me that our schools are in dire need of repair and resourcing – Gladys offers nothing for those parents and teachers. “We need a budget that invests in Mann Street in Gosford and West Street in Umina not George Street in Sydney.” Coast-wide, the Budget includes a $3.4 million commitment to build a new, allweather training surface at Gosford Racecourse, upgrades to five Coast surf lifesaving clubs, $32.8M to complete the redevelopment of Wyong Hospital and funds to continue major roadworks on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow, along Manns Rd, and along the Pacific Highway at Wyong. Terry Collins and Maisy Rae

Map of intersections to be upgraded on the Peninsula as part of the 2021-22 State Budget

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Administrator adopts resolution to amend LEP for Ettalong developments A resolution to potentially increase the height and floor space for a prominent beachfront development site at Ettalong has been adopted by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart at the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, 29 June. The planning proposal relates to seven lots zoned B2 Local Centre and located opposite the Ettalong waterfront including the recently built fiveto-seven storey ‘Atlantis’ mixed-used development. Mr Hart accepted the staff recommendation to prepare a Planning Proposal to amend the relevant Local Environmental Plan. The NSW Planning Minister must approve a Gateway Determination which will increase the maximum building height from 11.5m (three storeys) to 17m (five storeys) and floor space ratio from 1:1 to 1.75:1 on lots from 43 to 46 the Esplanade, Ettalong. Council will undertake public authority and community consultation if the Gateway

An aerial view of the prime waterfront Ettalong site

Determination is granted and then a further report will be put to a future council meeting. “The request to amend the maximum building height, FSR and consolidation of lots is considered to have strategic merit, as it allows infill development in an area that is supported by existing infrastructure and at a scale that is consistent with surrounding development,” the staff report said.

The staff recommendation was supported by the Local Planning Panel (LPP) when it met on June 10. However, the LPP said the site needed to be “developed as one consolidated lot”. The Local Planning Panel also called for “standards relating to minimum allotment size, minimum frontage and site consolidation” to be included in the LEP. “The proposed LEP controls

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rely on detailed urban design controls being developed in a future Development Control Plan, which should preferably be exhibited alongside the Planning Proposal,” the LPP minutes said. The LPP called for limiting the overshadowing of the beach, open public space and bushland in the area, allowing for view sharing to the water from other B2 zoned land in the centre, providing for acceptable

building separation and setbacks and active street frontage provisions. It called for a transition in height to adjacent low-density areas and design excellence. The panel also requested consideration of public benefits such as affordable housing and “public realm improvements” along The Esplanade and Picnic Parade. In resolving to put the proposal through for Gateway Determination, Hart asked Director for Planning and Environment, Scott Cox: “You are assuring me that we’ve taken into consideration what the Planning Panel has recommended that we do?” Cox responded in the affirmative. Concept plans show a single development on six parcels at 43-46 The Esplanade and include basement parking, ground-floor commercial space and four storeys of residential units in two small towers. According to the staff report, the proponent has confirmed that a public benefit, in the form

of agreed public domain improvements, will be delivered as part of the development via a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) and in addition to the usual Section 7.11 developer contributions. The concept plans showed a shortfall of seven car parking spaces, but Council staff believed this was an acceptable shortfall. Stockpiles of building rubble and fill, including Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), were observed during a site inspection and samples collected for testing indicated ACM below the surface. All demolition work will need to be completed by a licensed asbestos demolition contractor and additional reports provided to ensure the contamination is addressed. The Council Staff report stated the site was not subject to over-ground flooding, but groundwater was encountered at a minimum depth of 2.5 metres. Source: Agenda item, June 29 Central Coast Council

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A planning proposal allowing beachfront lots on The Esplanade at Ettalong to have a maximum height of 17 metres or seven storeys has been opposed by Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED). Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, after hearing RRED’s concerns, resolved at the June 29 Council meeting to send the planning proposal to the NSW Planning Minister for Gateway Determination. The Planning Proposal would permit a mixed-use development next to the recently-completed Atlantis building on The Esplanade, proposed to include two small residential towers, if approved. RRED spokesperson, Peter

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unavoidable, shading issues on the Esplanade and the planted area adjacent to the beach. “The Atlantis building demonstrates this, despite its setbacks. “This scale of building is not consistent with the surrounding area – it would continue the high-rise development concept of Atlantis. “Any ‘agreed public domain improvements’ by the developer will be vastly The diagram demonstrates the bulk of the proposed development outweighed by the bulk of a Gillis, addressed the council submission to Council. residents were opposed to development of this height and meeting and called for Hart to “The blocks have the seven- rezoning the area to 17 metres FSR. refuse the staff storey Atlantis building to their for six main reasons. “A development plan of this recommendation to put the east and are bounded by Picnic “A height of 17 metres will height could not possibly proposal through for a Gateway Parade on the western side,” constitute a ‘block’ of high rise accommodate view sharing Determination. he said. building adjacent to the since all adjacent buildings, “The blocks 43t o 46 The continuing exceptAtlantis,are substantially Gillis acknowledged the waterfront, Esplanade are currently waterfront location was an eastward from The Mantra and lower. occupied by a red brick excellent candidate for Atlantis buildings,” he said. “Ettalong Beach is a village dwelling, a vacant block, and redevelopment but said the 138 “There will be significant, and tourist centre, Robina Town Centre Drive Robina Qld with 4226severely an old motel,” Gillis noted in a

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limited parking and road infrastructure. This development will further impact local amenity and reduce tourist appeal. “Ettalong Beach has a zoned area of 17 metres height which we refer to as the ‘Commercial Corridor’. “The Residents are keen to see the zoning height of this area reduced to 3 storeys to reduce any further impacts.” Rik Hart said he was prepared to put the proposal through to NSW Planning for a Gateway Approval “on the basis it is a preliminary step and the community still has a further opportunity once it has gone through gateway. “For now I am happy to agree to the recommendation,” Hart said. Jackie Pearson

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activities that activate local spaces, also offers funding of up to $20,000 per financial year, per activity in combined funding. The programs are open once per year from July 1, with applications to close on July 31.

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New DA approved in Killcare A new two-storey house is set to be built in Killcare following Council’s approval under delegation of the proposal on June 24. The site at 53B Hardys Bay Pde currently contains a shed structure which will be demolished to make way for the proposed dwelling. At an estimated cost of works of $370,000, the applicant plans to reduce the primary

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road boundary setback in order to permit the development As the 465 square metre site was identified as ‘bushfire prone land’ on Council’s bushfire maps, a Bushfire Assessment Report was submitted with the application recommending the proposal comply with a bushfire attack level (BAL) of 12.5. Upon site inspection and review of bushfire mapping, this BAL was considered

appropriate to the development. Council’s records show no prior applications have been lodged on this site, other than the recent subdivision approval which created the subject allotment. There were also no public submissions received in relation to this proposal. Source: DA tracker, June 30 DA 61690/2021

Service Australia agent opens at Ettalong The opening of a Services Australia Agent in Ettalong on June 22 is said to have given locals easier access to Centrelink and Medicare services on the Peninsula. The announcement comes over four months after the Ettalong Service Centre on Ocean View Rd closed its doors for the final time. It was reported the landholder had received approval to redevelop the current site for an apartment block, leaving locals blindsided by its sudden closure. At the time, the former Minister for Government Services, Stuart

Robert, said the department had been searching for a suitable alternate property in Ettalong and surrounding suburbs for approximately two years, but that no alternative sites were identified. But It appears things have now changed, with an Expression of Interest to local disability employment provider, AimBig, who confirmed the submission. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said she couldn’t be happier to report a ‘breakthrough for our must vulnerable locals’. “The AimBig office at 44A Pacific Avenue, Ettalong Beach

will provide customers with access to government services including Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support,” Wicks said. “We have also redeveloped and expanded available services at the nearby Woy Woy Service Centre which has been transformed to become the first modernised location on the Australian east coast. “Now, with the opening of the Agent service it means the Ettalong community has the choice to access even more services locally.” Locals will now be able to visit the Agent and use self-service

equipment to scan, print and upload documents for digital services. General Manager of AimBig, Terry Wilson, said the service will provide essential support to the Ettalong community. “By becoming an agent for Services Australia, AimBig will provide ongoing access to essential Services Australia services, such as Centrelink and Medicare,” Wilson said. “AimBig will also be providing advice and assistance for residents to engage with Services Australia via their digital platforms.

“Services will be available from 9am to 11am, five days a week.” But the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said it’s too little, too late for the people of Ettalong. “It’s a really disappointing response,” Tesch said. “I’ve spoken to a number of property owners and real estate agents in Ettalong - there was clearly real estate available, but the Federal Government did not have the will to find a solution at the time. “And now, four months later, they’ve managed to get a pop-up location. “Now we have got an Agent

where seniors will have to do all the downloading and support themselves, so we will see how that pans out. “Hasn’t this Liberal Government learned that people on the Peninsula don’t want their services to be closed down, only to be replaced by a temporary pop-up?” Tesch said the decision also prejudices other disability employment providers in the area. The AimBig office can be found at 44A Pacific Ave, Ettalong Beach. Maisy Rae

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HOW’S YOUR KITCHEN MOJO?

GEORGIA LIENEMANN What thoughts come to mind when you think about cooking? Does it bring up feelings of overwhelm? Pressure? Joy? Creativity? Sustenance? Duty? When you think about eating, do your thoughts turn to enjoyment and pleasure or do you often find yourself subconsciously categorising your diet into ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods? We’re diving headfirst into new territory, here on the column. For the next six weeks I’ll be teaming up with Danielle Abell from Lick The Plates and exploring the often self-imposed barriers that mess with our kitchen mojo - either sabotaging our efforts to cook or simply preventing us from enjoying the process as much as we’d like. The stories ourselves

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If you are the primary cook in your family, you’re likely preparing many meals each week and making countless decisions about those meals each day. Have you ever really stopped to examine the subconscious thoughts and beliefs you have around cooking and eating? They influence every single decision you make and play a central role in how you feel about cooking. Rarely, if ever, do we take the time to truly acknowledge or question these thoughts – the

stories we tell ourselves, which often play like a constant track in the back of our minds. Mostly, these stories are completely subconscious and were learned somewhere along the way, perhaps the seeds were planted by the primary cook in our household growing up and then the baton was passed to the media, whose relentless messaging we’ve likely been exposed to ever since. Losing touch with tradition Spending time in the kitchen and cooking largely from scratch is a crucial piece of the health puzzle. For several generations there, we naively assumed we could juggle health and convenience, outsourcing the very thing that has been central to every culture since the dawn of humanity: preparing our own food from fresh ingredients. Along the way, we’ve been aggressively marketed to by a soulless food industry, which has capitalised on (and greatly exacerbated) our inadequacies and frustrations. As a result, there’s a whole series of

counterproductive messages which seem to be deeply ingrained in the collective psyche with regard to spending time in the kitchen. Undoing our programming

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Think about it, we’ve been programmed for decades that it’s too hard, too timeconsuming, too boring, too expensive or simply not worth the effort, when none of these things are in fact, true. At least not relative to the inescapable fact that few things are harder, more time-consuming or expensive than poor health! And due to this unfortunate loss of food culture (that inherent know-how and appreciation that has been passed from elders to offspring for millennia), coupled with the latest media trend of glamorising health and fancy food, I’m finding that the current generation of young parents are under enormous and unprecedented pressure to perform. They desire good health for their families, a feeling of empowerment and fulfillment in the kitchen and perhaps, as of

late, a greater sense of selfsufficiency; but they often lack the knowledge, skills or inspiration to accomplish these things without overwhelm and exhaustion. Re-establishing mojo

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What I’ve found over many years is that if people are taught how to make cooking at home quick, easy, delicious and inexpensive and if they’re educated around why cooking like our grandmothers did (with clever modern day hacks and technology) is not merely an optional practice but in fact, an essential one for good health – the counterproductive messages and stories soon fade away. And taking their place are feelings of joy, deep satisfaction and genuine inspiration. And make no mistake, even those who have had the privilege of inheriting food culture directly from family or spent many years dedicated to learning and experimenting in the kitchen, can fall off the wagon at times. The stresses of life can temporarily hijack our thoughts and lead us into an uninspiring rut.

Monkey see, monkey do I’ve found that it’s helpful to link in with a tribe who cook the way you’d like to. There are many downsides to social media but the potential of being drip-fed inspiring, educational content isn’t one of them. It has the power to shift our stories in an instant - and has, for me personally, on many occasions. Research has found that the act of watching someone else do something is far more effective at motivating you to do it yourself, than simply possessing the knowledge and skills required to do so. Obviously when it comes to cooking, know-how is important, however don’t underestimate the importance of regular injections of inspiration to keep your kitchen mojo on fire. So, what are your kitchen stories? Take a moment to think about it: what are your repeating stories around cooking and eating? Is it too hard? Too timeconsuming? Are you a ‘bad’ cook? Or too overwhelmed to try something new?

Over the next five weeks, Danielle from Lick The Plates and I will be exploring the common stories we all tell ourselves in the kitchen, particularly the ones that aren’t serving us. Each week we’ll delve deeply into one specific kitchen story, bringing it to light and turning it on its head, in order to rewrite it. We’ll offer practical hacks to help disprove them and share how, we ourselves, have overcome our own versions of these same stories. Hopefully you’ll find something in each of these stories that you can relate to, and as we unpack them, begin to find more flow in the kitchen again! Hi, we’re Danielle

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Peninsula Lighthouse appeals for financial support A local online fundraiser aimed at providing assistance for families facing domestic and family violence is calling for financial support ahead of the end of the financial year. To date, the Peninsula Lighthouse has supported over 30 families facing domestic violence by providing financial, legal and community support. The Ettalong-based community organisation is asking for support to help cover these costs and reduce their clients’ risk of violence. CEO of Peninsula Lighthouse, Natasha McDowell, said any support from the community would be beneficial. “It’s very important – the funding is critical to support our service and to support our staff

on the front lines,” McDowell said. “We fundraise to do what we need to do in our local community.” “Normally we do a lot more community engagement initiatives but because of the lockdown, we have been unable to.” The Lighthouse specifically provides ongoing casework with community clients, referrals to other services such as accommodation, food, legal, trauma assistance, counselling and job-seeking, information sessions and mentoring, and opportunities to retrain and connect with others. McDowell said the Lighthouse relies on community donations to help provide services to clients in need and receives no support from State or Federal Governments.

“The problem with the latest budget is that it’s money that’s already been spent on these types of services,” McDowell said. “All the resources go the city, and we have to really fight to get anything here. “Funding should be allocated based on need, and not based on big charities.” The fundraiser is open and ongoing and can be used as a one-off payment or as an ongoing contribution. The Lighthouse is hoping to reach their goal of $10,000, with all donations tax deductible. Donations can be made by visiting the Lighthouse’ website: https://www. peninsulalighthouse.org/ donate/ Maisy Rae

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healthy habits and reduces congestion on our road networks,” Corven said. “It’s critical that residents and parents know that it is a legal requirement for helmets to be worn and that meet Australian safety standards. “Riders must ensure they keep to the left on shared paths and use their bell when approaching pedestrians, allowing a metre when passing.” The Group currently advocates and raises awareness on behalf of bicycle users across the Coast … they are also a social group that meet regularly for rides that promote mental and physical benefits. Tesch said it was important the Peninsula has the correct infrastructure in place for

bicycle users to ensure a safe ride. “The more people that use active transport to get to work, school and for recreation purposes, the more funding the government will have to allocate towards bicycle infrastructure,” Tesch said. “It’s also vital that motorists are aware that bicycle users share the road and have the same rights and responsibilities as they do.” Tesch also urged residents to visit the Transport for NSW website and read the full range of rules and regulations applicable to bicycle riders and motorists. Source: Media release, June 18 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Volunteers from Peninsula Villages received service awards

Local retirement village, Peninsula Villages, has celebrated the work of its volunteers at a luncheon held at Ettalong Diggers last week. Members of the Board, outgoing and incoming CEOs,

and Executive team members were in attendance as the volunteers enjoyed a twocourse meal, speeches, and a presentation of their service awards. CEO of Peninsula Villages, Shane Neaves, said the volunteers are an integral part

of the team at the UminaBeach centre. “Volunteers are such an important part of our industry, particularly in helping us to provide the full spectrum of care to our residents,” Neaves said.

“Our volunteers fill roles that are many and varied, including spiritual support, social support, assistance with our internal Wellbeing program, delivering community meals, and assisting at reception. “We also have volunteers come directly from local

community groups, like the Peninsula Ukelele Players and the Threshold Choir. “Our residents love spending time with the volunteers and in turn, our volunteers love brightening the lives of our residents.

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Woy Woy PS kicks off Dance Festival Woy Woy Public School have kicked off their dance program with the opening of this year’s Central Coast Dance Festival on Wednesday, June 16. The school’s Guliyali Dance Group opened the Festival at the Laycock Street Theatre, before the Stage Two ‘Better When I’m Dancin’ group performed the following evening. Principals, Ona Buckley and Dan Betts, said the groups, by all accounts, ‘dazzled the audience with their moves and sheer cuteness’.

“[The] group performed amazingly well and did the school proud,” the principals said. “[A] huge thanks to Mrs Cooper and Mrs Mallarky and all who helped them with dance groups this year, especially Gillian Graf who spent many long nights preparing costumes for our students to wear.” However, the school’s Stage 3 ‘Driver’s Licence’ dance group was unable to perform at the Festival on June 23 due to the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions imposed earlier on the day.

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS Art & Culture 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

Central Coast Watercolour Society Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.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

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Community Centres

Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month Peninsula Village 1st Thur 1.30pm Playgroup Club Umina, Melbourne Carers, Grandparents, Ave, Umina Beach parents & children Visitors Welcome. ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ 0414 280 375 Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Central Coast Marine Peninsula School Discovery Centre The revamped CCMDC is for Seniors open. Schools and Group Community Centre, bookings welcome by McMasters Road, Woy Woy appointment. Discussions, rumikin, craft, Building has special needs history, walks, & coach trips access and toilets Tues, Wed, Thur Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Terrigal. 4385 5027 The Krait Club ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers.

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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 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

Entertainment LEARN TO DANCE Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed at Tuggerah community hall, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

Health Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Grow Mental Health Support Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free - Join us for a midday meal - Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699

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

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

Schizophrenia & Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia Bipolar & Mental Health sufferers. Family carers & friends.are welcome. Meetings 1st Thursday Inquires re-venue please ring 4344-7989 or 4368-2214

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Soundwaves chorus Male singers wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club 0431 225 489

Political Groups

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Australian Labor Party Group Political discussions, national, Support for those suffering state and local government with asbestos diseases and issues others interested in asbestos issues. You are not alone, Peninsula Day Branch meet with others who can 1pm 2nd Mon share their experiences. Bring CWA Hall Woy Woy Peninsula Village Meals a family member or friend. 4341 9946 Delivered daily to your door 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Nutritious, great for the elderly fourth Wed of each month. Service Groups 4344 9199 Maree 0419 418 190 Lions Club of Woy Woy Music Peninsula Village Everglades Country Club Carer’s Support Group Brisbane Water Brass 3rd Monday of each month For carers of loved ones with Brass Band entertainment Make new friends and dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to for the community playing all have fun while serving your 11.30am types of popular music. community. Rehearsal every Wed 0478 959 895 Paula 4344 9199 8pm -10pm 0419 274 012 Rotary Clubs Prostate Cancer International service club Support Group improves lives of communities Coastal a Cappella (Gosford) in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled Award winning women’s a Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting activities, fellowship and cappella chorus. Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, friendship. Music education provided. Terrigal Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Rotary Club of Woy Woy 9.30am to 12 noon Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Tues 6pm Everglades 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au Performance opportunities. Country Club. Hire us for your next event. Don Tee 0428 438 535 0412 948 450 Woy Woy Stroke coastalacappella@gmail.com Recovery Club Special Interest Everglades Country Club Bridge Troubadour Central 2nd Tues 11am Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Coast Folk, Company, up-to-date info, Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm hydrotherapy, bus trips Traditional & Acoustic & Wed 9.15am 1300 650 594 Music and Spoken Word Brisbane Water Bridge Club, Concerts, Ukulele meets, Peninsula Community Centre and Sessions S.A 93 McMasters Rd. 4342 6716 Is Internet porn destroying troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com Woy Woy your life. www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Sport Umina Beach Bowling Club Learn to play lawn bowls Male, Female and Mixed. All ages and abilities. Free coaching. Social or competition bowls. Make new friends and have fun Phone 02 4343 9940 mens_bowls@clubumina.com.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

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POLLING OFFICIALS AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES REQUIRED FOR 4 SEPTEMBER 2021 REFERENDUM Australian Election Company, the electoral services provider contracted to manage and deliver the 4 September 2021 Central Coast Council Referendum, seeks Expressions of Interest from persons interested in working on the 4 September 2021 Referendum project. Applications especially are invited from persons who possess previous Returning Office support experience and or experience in polling booth processes, stemming from federal, state or local government elections. Please email recruitment@austelect.com with your contact details, and we will reply to you with the Application form. If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 224 420.

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Umina Beach skate park development confirmed

The development of a new regional skate facility at Umina Beach has been confirmed following calls to have an accessible network of ‘high-quality multi-purpose, inclusive skateparks’ across the Coast.

The decision comes after Council decided to adopt the first region wide Skatepark Strategy at Council’s ordinary meeting on June 15. The Draft Skatepark Strategy 2020 aims to coordinate the future planning, management and maintenance of recreation assets, and identify priorities to inform the development, upgrade and maintenance of skate facilities across the Coast. The Strategy identifies that the development of the Umina facility will occur over the next one to three years. It is expected the regional skatepark will be large enough to cater to multiple user styles and levels of proficiency in a central accessible area. The Strategy states a regional facility would be over 1,500

square metres or in a significant location and would provide access for high level competitions and training and attract rides from across and outside of the area. It is also anticipated the skatepark would be close to transport nodes, commercial or community centres and services.

The Strategy also identifies there to be a longer-term introduction of spot facilities in the Woy Woy/Empire Bay area to be developed within the next eight to 10 years. A ‘spot’ facility is an incidental skate space or elements integrated into urban spaces and places as opportunities to provide skate function.

These spaces are generally under 200 square metres, have limited function for multiple activities, and are generally single focus for mainly intermediate and beginner skaters. The site is expected to be adjacent to local youth services, major public transport and town centres.

The draft plan was placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from October 2 to October 30, 2020, on the Council’s Your Voice Our Coast website. Council said they received a total of 17 public submissions during the exhibition period, with no requests relating to the Umina facility or spot facilities

in Woy Woy and Empire Bay. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said that community participation played an important role in the development of the Skatepark Strategy. “Information gathered from engagement activities, such as workshop events, surveys and forums, provided valuable insight and helped Council develop a strategy that reflects what the community want and need,” Hart said. “This strategy helps secure funding and sets a framework to ensure resources are appropriately allocated in the short, medium and long term to develop and maintain purpose built, safe and engaging skateparks and recreation areas equitably across our region for the benefit they provide to our community.” Council said the new skateparks identified in the Strategy will be funded through a combination of local infrastructure contributions for new development and grants. Maisy Rae

Mason Colwell is Young Official of the Year BOXING Local sports star, Mason Colwell, was named Young Official of the Year at the annual NSW Sports Awards night at Bankwest Stadium on June 17. The Peninsula Touch Association referee coordinator was recognised for his efforts in officiating the sport at major tournaments. At just 20 years old, Mason is a Level 6 Referee and is a referee at four different Touch affiliates. Colwell said he was honoured to receive the award but was unable to attend the ceremony, with his parents attending in his absence.

“Winning the award was a special and humorous moment - I was sitting at the pub waiting for dinner and I managed to flick on to [the] live stream right when my award was being presented,” Colwell said.

“The people near me on the table were asking ‘what are you doing’ and telling me ‘get off your phone’. “I told them, ‘I’ve been nominated for an award and I’m watching the ceremony’.

“Then my name got called out and I had to pause the live stream to make sure it was me. “I sat there with my jaw dropped. “The whole table was now

asking, ‘What’s going on’, so I went to pass my phone around and dropped it in someone’s gravy!” He said he is now setting his sights on selection for the Youth Trans-Tasman squad for 2022

and the World Cup squad for 2023. Sports NSW said Colwell is a ‘wonderful leader who has created a supportive culture and dedicates time to mentor and nurture the next generation of referees’. ‘He regularly supports interschool Touch competitions and is consistently selected to referee at major tournaments, including Grand Final and State of Origin matches.’ The referee was also named Young Coach/Official of the Year at the annual Central Coast Sports Awards night back in March. Maisy Rae

Lodge Morning Star

What do you know about us? Lodge Morning Star has been inextricably linked to the Central Coast community since 1922. The Peninsula’s very own lodge will be celebrating its centenary in 2022 and as part of the celebrations we are producing a book detailing the fascinating history of our lodge. We have plenty of masonic information to include, but we really want to highlight the many interesting, funny, heart-warming and sometimes strange stories you may have about our lodge.

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We also want to hear from organisations and individuals that we have helped or who have partnered with us over the years in our ongoing mission to improve the Central Coast community.

If you have, or know of, any stories, memorabilia or details related to our lodge, please get in touch with us. And if you’re interested in receiving a copy of the finished book, let us know.

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BWCS Umina and Woy Woy Students break 20 year drought

ATHLETICS Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina and Woy Woy campus have helped break a 20-year drought, taking home gold in the Zone

Athletics carnival at Mingara Athletics Centre on June 21. It was the first time in 20 years that Gosford High School didn’t dominate the competition, with students

from both Brisbane Water campus’ achieving record scores on the day. Twelve students from the Woy Woy campus, and 16 from Umina progressed in their individual events to represent

the College at the Sydney North Athletics competition on July 19 to 20, at Sydney Olympic Park. Principal of BWSC Umina, Kerrie O’Heir said the College was proud of the students’

performance on the day. “We have many students who are performing at elite levels in a variety of sports, both individual and team,” O’Heir said. “I’m always proud of how all

our students enthusiastically congratulate those students who achieve.” Source: Social media, June 23 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina and Woy Woy

Woy Woy boxer takes to the ring in Tszu-Zarafa curtain-raiser BOXING A young Woy Woy carpenter has swapped rafters for the ring as he prepares for his second ever professional boxing fight next week. Jason Fawcett is set to appear in a preliminary bout in the lead up to the Tim Tszu v Michael Zarafa boxing contest at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on July 7. Fawcett took up boxing training at the Umina PCYC to improve his fitness levels, whilst playing for the Woy Woy

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Roosters Junior Football Club. He progressed well in the amateur boxing ranks picking up two Australian Titles and an Australian Golden Gloves Title. Fawcett made his professional debut in March this year scoring a unanimous points decision over his opponent Alex Cariotti. He is looking to capitalise on that performance when he meets Jamie Alleyne next Wednesday night. Boxing manager, Micheal Fawcett said the young boxer is looking to build a career

inside and outside the ring. “This should be a tough assignment for Fawcett as Alleyne is undefeated having won his last fight by points decision,” Fawcett said. “Jason juggles his time between working as a carpenter around the Central Coast and training at Complete Boxing at West Gosford under the watchful eye of his longtime coach Joel Keegan.” The carpenter-turned-boxer said he was ‘very excited’ to be on the fight card. “I would like to thank the

promoters No Limit Boxing for the opportunity to be on this show as it will be in front of a sell-out crowd,” Fawcett said. “I would also like to thank my team at Complete Boxing for everything they are doing for me to prepare for this boat and for for being in my corner for the contest.” The event will be televised on pay-per-view on Foxtel and Kayo. Source: Media release, June 23 Micheal Fawcett, Complete Boxing

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Girls Get Active on the Peninsula

Over 100 students from across the Coast visited Peninsula Leisure Centre recentlhy as part of a local bid to encourage more girls into sport. The Girls Get Active event, which was held on June 23, aimed to give 140 female high school students from years 7 to 11 the opportunity to try out a number of sports and hear from a range of professional athletes. The free event featured a panel discussion with Claire Reed and Jocelyn Kelleher (Sydney Roosters NRLW players), Lauren Gosson (a five times National Championshipwinning Cheerleading coach), Morgan Aquino (Brisbane Roar W-League player), and Coast local Tahlia Blanshard (NSW and Australian Swimming

representative). Blanshard said she thought it was “incredible” that these days were run for female students. “I wish that when I was younger I had as many amazing female athletes to look up to, as now all these kids will have the opportunity to,” she said. “It’s so encouraging for all these kids to get to hear all of us speak about our sports and know that sport is for them as well. “I always loved sport but it’s not something that I ever really got to see other girls doing on the TV. “It’s so amazing to be able to watch so many girls on TV now and hear about all their achievements - I think it’s really going to make a difference in participation rates

in the future.” The para-athlete said she wanted to encourage the students to try any sport they could and to never give up. “Things can get hard but just keeping having fun, and as long as you’re having fun, that’s all that matters,” she said. “I feel really lucky to be on the Coast – we have some amazing facilities here, and amazing coaches and athletes to train with. “The Coast has given me opportunities to be able to participate in sports no matter what – there was never an expectation that you had to be the world’s greatest, it was just a ‘get in and get involved’. “Sport is really special.” After the panel discussion, students were able to participate in a sports circuit

which included: Rugby League, Football (Soccer), Pickleball, Martial Arts and Floorball. Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said it was important to showcase the sporting opportunities available not just for girls, but for people regardless of their gender, age, ability or interests. “Female participation in sport continues to grow at all levels from community sport through to elite sport and events like these are a great way for young girls to see what opportunities are available for them to engage in Sport and Active Recreation,” Vaughan said. “Having a number of local Olympians, athletes and coaches involved in our guest speaking panel to start the day was a great representation of what can be achieved by young

people through connection with local sporting clubs and associations in our region. “Our aim was to showcase a range of sports from mass participation options like Rugby League and Soccer through to emerging sports like Pickleball and Floorball. “We also wanted to ensure that we utilised sports who have existing competitions and participation options on the Central Coast so girls who enjoyed their experience at the event can register with a local team or association and continue their involvement in the sport.” Students were selected through an Expression of Interest process which was sent out to all high schools across the Coast. Vaughan said Council would like to continue to host events

like this in the future to encourage more young girls to get active. “We are hoping that future events will continue to attract more schools,” she said. “The feedback we’ve received from today’s event shows there is certainly an appetite for more activations of this nature in future,” she said. “Along with events like this, Council has initiated the Sports Hub in partnership with the Office of Sport and Sport Central Coast which provides our community with a one-stop shop to find local sport and active recreation opportunities.” The Girls Get Active days are hosted by Sport NSW in collaboration with local councils. Maisy Rae