Merindah Avenue enjoys its own ANZAC service
Although many Coast residents opted to return to organised major services on ANZAC Day this year, one small community at Green Point so enjoyed last year’s intimate atmosphere under COVID-19…
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Copacabana rallies for dawn service
About 250 early risers from the Copacabana community rallied at dawn on the village green and surrounding areas on ANZAC Day. Long-time resident John Atkinson said before the first light…
Large crowds turn out for live ANZAC Day services
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day services returned to the Coast this year, with major events at key locations around the region and a host of smaller suburban…
Large crowds turn out for live ANZAC Day services
Around the Coast, people turned out in droves to commemorate the fallen and the returned in live ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies. Soldiers from Adamstown were among over two thousand…
Age will not weary this surviving ANZAC
Avoca locals are encouraged to head to Chapman Cres at 10am this Anzac Day to support 97-year-old John Bartlett, who will be doing his own march as he cannot do…
Join in the Trek4Vets
People can show their support for veterans and raise money for the charity Mates4Mates, by taking part in the Trek4Vets walk during the early hours of Sunday, April 25. The…
Traditional ANZAC services to be held
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, ANZAC Day services will return to the Coast this year, with events planned for Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and the Entrance among several to be…
A Salute To The Anzacs by Coast Opera Australia
Coast Opera Australia will hold a ‘Salute To The Anzacs’ at the Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, April 25, through a series of concert-style performances.
Remembering those lost and those who came home
Local army veteran, Stephen Karsai, will be lighting up the dawn this Sunday in dedication to his friends lost in service in the Vietnam War. In 1971, Karsai joined the…
When our veterans stood silently alone in remembrance
Norm Whyburn In tribute to ANZAC Day on Sunday, April 25, Central Coast photographer, Lisa Haymes, will exhibit some of her poignant images at a special show called 2020: When…
ANZAC Day services at Wyong RSL
In 2020, the nation celebrated ANZAC Day in a very peculiar fashion by having candle-lit vigils on our driveways, but this year, Wyong RSL is planning to bring back some…
Its official … Copacabana Naval Memorial
Residents of Copacabana are celebrating the fact that their Naval Memorial is now registered as an official War Memorial. The memorial was designed and built by Roque Hammal, a long-time…
Restricted COVID-safe Anzac services
With uncertainty on whether or not social restrictions will be eased for Anzac Day, Ettalong Diggers has planned three COVID safe services to be held at the club for invited…
Community encouraged to participate in ANZAC Day driveway services
Wyong RSL Sub-branch is holding a photo competition for the best ANZAC Day driveway service set up to encourage community members to participate in ANZAC Day. Welfare Officer, Peter Niven,…
Permission obtained for remembrance activities
Captain Simon Reay Atkinson, who normally leads the Anzac Day ceremony at Hardys Bay, obtained permission from police to conduct some remembrance activities. Flags at the cenotaph at Hardys Bay…
Two special ANZAC Day performances
Coast Opera Australia will commemorate ANZAC Day with two special performances at Central Coast Stadium. The opera company has arranged for local trumpeter, Tim Rees, to perform the Last Post…
Mayor urges residents to commemorate ANZAC Day
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has urged residents to commemorate ANZAC Day while adhering to strict social distancing principles. Although formal celebrations have been cancelled, Cr Matthews said remembering our…
Unique ANZAC Day commemorations coming to the Coast
RSL NSW is calling on Central Coast residents to honour the service and sacrifice of the nation’s service people this ANZAC Day by taking part in a collective Dawn Service…
Chertsey students participated at dawn service
Chertsey Primary School is participating in the Terrigal Dawn Service. “Our choir and student leaders will be joining Terrigal Dawn Service for the march and for a performance of two…
Aged care home residents commemorate ANZAC Day early
Residents of the Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home at Point Clare gathered with relatives to commemorate ANZAC Day on Tuesday, April 18. Joined by Ms Liesl Tesch, newly elected member…