Jack rides for mental health
On the day marking two years after an accident that left Jack McBride with a brain injury, the 23-year-old will leave on an 800km journey, cycling from the Central Coast…
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Fundraising breakfast on International Women’s Day
Not-for-profit organisation, She Story, will hold a breakfast on International Women’s Day at the Entertainment Grounds to launch its new grant program, She Starts, aimed at empowering female youth by…
Domestic violence survivor and advocate to share her experiences
Domestic violence advocate and mother of two, Bella Reeves, is raising $10,000 for the domestic violence charity RizeUp Australia with $4,202 already raised. RizeUp is a support service educating and…
Titanic themed dinner sets sail
A titanic-themed dinner is set to sail onto the Peninsula on April 10 in a bid to raise funds for community projects. The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water will host…
Runners to tackle Bouddi trail
A popular trail run through Bouddi National Park is set to be held on February 27. The Bouddi Coastal Run includes a 14km and 21km looped course which begins at…
Easter raffle to raise funds
As Easter approaches, the Valley View Public School P&C is looking to raise money through its Easter Raffle to help upgrade the school’s smart boards. P&C President, Lee-Anne Bishop, said…
Cohan needs our help
What was initially thought to be growing pains, has proved to be a bigger challenge for sweet and bubbly 12-year-old, Cohan Daly. On December 31, 2020, he was diagnosed with…
$20K raised at annual Pink Stumps Day
CRICKET – Northern Power Cricket Club has raised over $20,000 toward the Kelly McGrath Foundation at their annual Pink Stumps Day on Sunday, February 7. Many events were organised with…
Narara mum joins febfast
Narara resident, Louise Parfitt, is one of many Australians choosing this February to give up alcohol, sugar, or another vice as part of the febfast challenge. The initiative invites people…
Community fun day raises $1,650 for Mingaletta
A Peninsula community event on January 26 raised $1,650 for the Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation. Members of the Pearl Beach Progress Association and the Pearl Beach Aboriginal…
Christmas tree sale raises almost $8,000
After selling out of their entire Christmas tree supply within a few hours, members at Rotary Club of Woy Woy raised $7,874.86 at their annual Christmas tree sale. On December…
Ettalong club helps those in need
LAWN BOWLS – An Ettalong club raised a total of $26,000 in 2020 to help support families with prolonged illnesses on the Central Coast. Since last January, Ettalong Bowling Club…
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…
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…