HG and wife Kate raise $1000 for surf club
Almost $1000 has been raised for the Killcare Surf Club through a book giveaway by comedian HG Nelson and his wife Kate on Sunday, January 10. The fundraiser came after…
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Razorbacks raise thousands after tragic loss
RUGBY UNION – Ourimbah’s Razorbacks Rugby Club has raised $2,000 for the family of Viliami Junior Muru-Teutau, following the promising young player’s untimely death. The 20-year-old New Zealand national was…
Fundraiser was a real mover and shaker
Avoca Beach Red Cross had a real “mover and a shaker” of a night, raising $11,000 for its first fundraising event since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place. The Masquerade…
CWA ladies pump up the jam
They were all gloved up and ready, talking with fast tongue, they had cherries in their boxes, all the way from Young. They had pitters on the table, cherries they…
Mini fete a great success
Year Six students at Pretty Beach Public School hosted a Mini Fete for the whole school to help raise money for their farewell. Classes from Kindergarten to Year Five participated…
Rare blood cancer strikes young father
After feeling fatigued and a little exhausted, Andrew Hood of Kincumber went to the doctors to get checked and came out with a diagnosis of a rare type of blood…
Buses decorated for a good cause
The halls aren’t the only things that have been decked this festive season, with Busways Central Coast rolling out some specially decorated buses to spread holiday cheer and raise funds…
Rotary helps fund anti-bullying classes
A community fundraiser has raised over $1000 to help fund self-esteem and anti-bullying classes at a local primary school. The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water hosted their Stroll, Sip and…
Students soar in Superhero obstacle course
Superhero students soared through Pretty Beach Public School with staff and students partaking in a superhero-themed obstacle course on November 12. The P&C organised fundraiser allowed students to exercise, challenge…
Smeethy Cup raises $10,000 to fight brain cancer
Nathan Walker and his friends have raised $10,000 for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, after holding their second Smeethy Cup in honour of a friend who has passed away. The…
Lions give the gift of mobility
A Woongarrah family has been given the gift of mobility courtesy of the Charmhaven Lions Club. It’s taken three long years, but on November 24, the Pyne Family was formally…
Students’ artwork up for auction
A collection of masterpieces created by the students at Pretty Beach Public School are being auctioned off online as part of the school’s Biennial Art Show. Throughout 2020, the students…
Students’ PJ Day gives emergency department a boost
Gosford Hospital Emergency Department staff were given $550 to put towards a coffee or hot chocolate tab, thanks a fundraising day held by the students from Narara Public School. The…
Huge Collective effort for Movember
It was hard not to hear a joint sigh of relief at The Collective Gym in Erina on November 22, after members completed a gruelling 16-minute WOD (workout of the…
NAISDA students give back to community
An exhibition of 22 original artworks on calico by NAISDA Dance College students has raised over $1,400 to provide resources for the remote Aboriginal community of Nyinyikay in North East…
Healthe Care hospitals sign up for Movemeber
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is joining its fellow Healthe Care facilities on the Central Coast in taking part in Movember, the annual campaign which encourages Mo Bros and Mo Sisters…
Rohan’s first shave …a reverse mohawk
Year Three student from Terrigal Public School, Rohan Lord, has raised $5,600 by shaving his hair for Cancer Council. On November 6, Roha’s Principal, Michael Burgess, did the first shave…
Ettalong Bowling Club raises $1,270 for kids in need
Another successful charity bowls day was hosted at Ettalong Bowling Club on November 15 with supporters raising a total of $1,270 for children in need. With 60 bowlers in attendance,…
Three weeks to go to Bondi Beach to Budgewoi swim
The countdown is on with three weeks to go for Bryan Dorfling’s 100km ocean swim from Bondi Beach to Budgewoi on December 4, with over 50% of his fundraising goal…
Take 3 for the Sea’s CEO Clean-up fundraising event
Local CEOs, directors and business owners are coming together to help clean up the Central Coast with Take 3 for the Sea’s CEO Clean-up fundraising event on November 20. Take…