Celebrate Diwali with some Bollywood
Bollywood duo Shaki and Raja will perform at two different venues on the Central Coast on Sunday, October 19, presented by host Ramos to celebrate Diwali. Jennifer Mogollon (Shaki) and…
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Ettalong author pens fourth book
At the age of 80, John Burgess of Ettalong Beach decided to look back on his adventure-rich life and become a novelist. Now 85, Burgess will see his fourth book,…
Fundraising bowls day at Ettalong
Bowlers from Pearl Beach, Ettalong and visiting clubs are inviting community members to have a bowl or support bowlers and enjoy the facilities at Ettalong Bowling Club facilities on Sunday,…
Free evening of short films created by locals
The Skill Engineer will present an inspiring evening of storytelling at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong, on Thursday, October 23, for the premiere showcase of In My Shoes – an innovative series…
Illegal e-scooter riders spark public safety fears
A proliferation of electric bikes and scooters being ridden illegally in public spaces has residents throughout the region fearing for their safety. Residents are calling for police to be more…
No more need for buckets at Men’s Shed
Gathering clouds won’t have users of the Peninsula Community Men’s Shed reaching for buckets anymore following a recent successful grant application. A Community Building Partnership grant of $10,483 courtesy of…
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,…
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…