Yattalunga artist wins Gosford Art Prize
Central Coast artist Claire Tozer has taken the $15,000 first prize in this year’s Gosford Art Prize, with her acrylic and ink work on canvas, Web. Tozer she had been…
2022
Get involved in the Coastal Twist Festival
As the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival draws closer, organisers are calling on residents to get involved. To be held over seven days and nights, the festival will…
Eisteddfod returns after two-year hiatus
The Central Coast Eisteddfod (CCE) has supported amateur performers in the region since 1974. After having to cancel the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the eisteddfod returns this…
Young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament
Inspired young people from the Central Coast have returned to their communities and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament. Wyong’s…
NAISDA students graduate in style
NAISDA Dance College welcomed Elders, community, the arts industry and distinguished guests to its graduation ceremony for the classes of 2021 and 2022 on Wednesday, June 29. Among the guests…
5 Lands Walk returns with new energy
The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus. Organisers confirmed that many thousands of locals and visitors took the challenge…
Insurer confirms Coast hit hard in autumn
New data released by NRMA Insurance shows NSW experienced one of its worst seasons for wild weather damage in autumn, with the Central Coast the 10th most impacted area in…
Take a free bus to the 5 Lands Walk this Saturday
This Saturday, June 25, the rejuvenated 5 Lands Walk returns after three years, with more art, indigenous culture and nature than ever. Busways is urging those participating in the event…
30th anniversary for Coast Shelter Sleepout
If you knew that giving up your bed for just one night would provide safe accommodation for someone experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence, would you do it? That’s…
Semi-final heartbreak and pride for Mariners
Central Coast Mariners went down 3-1 in their semi-final away to Adelaide United on Sunday, to crash out of the A-League finals. In a statement on social media, the club…
Mariners return to field for M1/F3 derby
ALeague FOOTBALL – The new year brought an unexpected break for the Central Coast Mariners due to the emergence of Covid-19 throughout the camp in late December, 2021, but the…
Frantastics make a comeback
The Frantastics Choir will resume its entertainment schedule early in 2022 and is calling for bookings from June 6, 2022. “2020 started off well, with new performance outfits at the…
Coastal Twist blasts into 2022
Organisers of the Coastal Twist Festival have plotted their path out of the pandemic and have a new plan to host the annual festival. The festival, which was originally scheduled…
Nominations open for 2022 inspirational women
The search is on for the Central Coast’s most inspirational and influential women leaders. Nominations are now open for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards, which celebrate the…
Council seeks partners for Harvest Festival 2022
With this year’s Harvest Festival attracting record crowds to the region’s hinterland region, Central Coast Council is looking for new event partners to join the event in 2022. Council Director…