Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2020

Publisher/Editor Alison Robinson Home Lifestyle & Central Coast Typesetting and design Hub Graphic Design Nicole Chambers nicole@hubgd.com.au Contributors

Central Coast Council is committed to working closely with the community and police in 2020 to reduce illegal graffiti across the Central Coast. Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said Council continues to offer free graffiti removal kits to help the community to tackle graffiti. “It’s important to remember that graffiti is an act of vandalism and should be reported directly to police via the Police Assistance Line on 131 444,” Ms Vaughan said. “Removing graffiti as quickly as possible not only makes the process much easier, it reduces the likelihood that offenders will recommit. “Council is seeking to make graffiti removal as easy as possible by continuing to offer free graffiti removal kits to our community – the kits are available at all our libraries and our customer service centres”. “The kits provide the chemicals and equipment needed to remove graffiti from your own property or, with permission, the properties of friends and neighbours.“Council is responsible for the removal of graffiti on our facilities and we encourage community members to notify Council if they observe graffiti on any of our properties.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said wiping out illegal graffiti across the Central Coast was a top priority for Council. “Graffiti can affect business, tourism, neighbourhood amenity and safety which is why we need to work to- gether with police, businesses and the community to stamp it out,” Mayor Matthews said. “We all have a part to play by reporting it when we see it and if it is on your own property you can pick up a free kit and remove it straight away.” Free graffiti removal kits are available from all Central Coast libraries and Council’s Gosford and Wyong customer service centres. To receive a graffiti removal kit, residents and business owners must be aged over 18 and show proof of address.Find out more information by visiting centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/graffiti. “Keep our Coast Beautiful” Free Graffiti Removal Kits - Wiping out illegal graffiti

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Daily Pelican Feeding at The Entrance The daily pelican feeding is one of the Central Coast’s most popular attractions, and this extraordinary event is entertaining and educating local residents and visitors about the area’s own pelican colony. Sit right beside dozens of pelicans and watch them feast. The attraction started over 26 years ago when the staff of a local fish & chips shop fed scraps to the birds on a daily basis. The pelicans began demanding their food from the staff, and in 1996 a feeding platform was developed with the support of major sponsors and Town Centre Management making it possible to feed the pelicans fresh fish 365 days of the year rain hail or shine. Unfortunately there are often injuries caused to the Pelicans due to rubbish such as plastic bags, fishing lines and hooks. The volunteers keep a watchful eye out during the daily feeding and capture sick pelicans to remove tangled lines and ensure the birds remain healthy. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this popular attraction free of charge, however please consider making a donation to support this ongoing service to help cover costs for fresh fish and the purchase of essential rescue equipment for injured birds. Pelican Feeding is at 3:30pm daily at The Entrance Waterfront.