Coastal Twist set for October long weekend
This October long weekend, the Central Coast will come alive as the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival returns for its fifth year. From September 30 to October 5,…
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Clean up Ettalong foreshore
I am writing to raise urgent concerns about the state of the Ettalong foreshore. This cannot wait until the coming Summer; the area is in clear need of refurbishment and…
Buzz Day to herald in film festival
Central Coast Film Festival will hold a “Buzz Day” on Saturday, September 13, ahead of this year’s festival. To take place at Ettalong’s Cinema Paradiso, it will give filmmakers and…
Colour a highlight for Bay Gallery’s featured artist
Bay Gallery’s featured artist for August is Carolyn Griffiths with her exhibition Through the Lens of Colour. “Colour is one characteristic of my paintings, my work being grounded in transformative…
Mersey Beatles authentic tribute to Fab Four
The Mersey Beatles are described as the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four by the hundreds of thousands of fans who have seen them over the past 20-plus…
Search for man over Ettalong arson
Police believe this man could help their investigation Arson Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as they appeal for public information on two arson attacks in Ettalong and Marrickville which…
Dee set to run to help fight breast cancer
On September 21, Dee Johnson of Ettalong Beach will don her joggers and join fellow members of the Woy Woy Runners to take place in the inaugural Woy Woy local…
New awards announced for Central Coast Film Festival
The Central Coast Film Festival has announced two major new awards for 2025, celebrating and investing in the next generation of homegrown talent. Central Coast Filmmaker of the Year will…
Ettalong author’s latest tale in print
Life, Luck and Lessons Learned is a poignant and humorous tale starting against the backdrop of rural New Zealand, written by Ettalong author John Burgess. It’s his fifth book and…
Bacharach tribute comes to the Coast
The Burt Bacharach Songbook, honouring one of pop music’s greatest composers, will be performed at two Central Coast venues in coming weeks. Bacharach wrote enduring and memorable hits for such…
Inaugural film festival set for Cinema Paradiso launch
The inaugural Central Coast Film Festival is launching on November 30 at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong. The festival is set to run until December 7 and brings together three of the…
Ettalong boat ramp set to close
Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong foreshore boat ramp at the end of Kourung Ave, Ettalong, will close from Monday, December 2. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said…
Free dog training sessions
Central Coast Council is inviting dog owners to join free Come and Try dog training sessions across the region. The sessions will provide valuable insights and practical skills for dog…
Gary Puckett heads for the Coast
Gary Puckett and The Union Gap achieved prominence worldwide with hits such as Young Girl, Woman Woman, Lady Willpower and The Girl Is A Woman Now and they’re heading for…
Ettalong home destroyed in fire
A home has been significantly damaged in a fire at Ettalong Beach on Wednesday morning, October 3. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls at about…
Burlesque Festival promises dazzling and glamorous fun
Celebrating 15 years, the Australian Burlesque Festival will once again be touring Australia nationwide including a performance at the iconic FunHaus Factory at Ettalong on September 7. The Australian Burlesque…
Spring and Summer fashions on show
The Older Women’s Network Deepwater (OWN) will hold a Spring/Summer Fashion Parade in conjunction with Sarong’s Ladies Fashion of Ettalong Beach on Saturday, September 28. It will be held in…
New dredging scheme a boon for Coast
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed a NSW Government allocation of $44M to the new Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme. Tesch said the money would support the delivery of…
Second veterans’ forum
A second forum for the veterans’ community to discuss matters relating to veterans and their families will be held at Ettalong on August 5. Organised once again by Member for…
Woy Woy rugby union celebrates 50 years
Saturday, August 10, will mark a milestone in the history of Woy Woy Rugby Union Club when it celebrates its golden anniversary with a gala dinner to pay tribute to…