The power of love locally

A sign from the 2021 Love Lanes festival in Wyong

Editorial

This Valentine’s Day week, let’s celebrate the expansive power of love, not just in its romantic form, but as a fundamental force that enriches the Central Coast Community.

A sentiment seen in the beautiful story of four couples at a local retirement village.

Their stories span decades and are filled with shared laughter, adventures and unwavering support.

Let us also remember the loved ones that have passed.

This week we heard the sad news of the death of Jill, the remarkable wife of Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch.

Love, in its broadest sense, is about connection, support and understanding.

It’s seen and felt deep down in the family and friendships that bind us together; sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.

Love is also seen in the small businesses that greet customers by name, the community groups that band together to support local causes and the spontaneous acts of kindness that occur daily.

On the Central Coast, love manifests through the vibrant local markets, where artisans share their passions, in the tireless efforts of volunteers preserving our beautiful waterways, beaches and parks and in the community events that bring us together, celebrating our shared identity and diversity.

Let this Valentine’s Day week be a reminder of the love that binds the Central Coast community, making it a place where everyone feels at home.

David Abrahams – Managing Editor