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…
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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…
‘The Billy Seagulls’ to participate in Stride4Stroke
A Bateau Bay local is participating in Stride4Stroke, a fundraiser dedicated to helping people stay active and raise money for stroke awareness. The Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity campaign encourages…
Residents take a Stride4Stroke prevention and research
When Jill Longhurst of Kincumber awoke one morning in August last year with a strange sensation in her mouth, she didn’t think much of it. But when she drank a…
Recycling week initiative to raise funds for Life Savers
Four local schools will be doing their part to save lives as well as the planet this National Recycling Week (NRW, November 9-13) by collecting bottles and cans to raise…
Crazy sock raised $1,100 for charity
Students from Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College raised money for charity at their recent Crazy Sock Day. There was nary a boring foot in sight on October 30, with students donning…
Supporting others can improve your own wellbeing
Aaron Parker is no stranger to a good mo. The Tuggerah local has been taking part in Movember for the past 10 years, and is a whisker away from his…
$3,700 raised in The Bloody Long Walk
Students from Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS) have raised thousands of dollars for the Mito Foundation by taking part in The Bloody Long Walk. The annual event is typically held…
ColourRun comes to Umina Beach PS
A rainbow of colour is coming to Umina Beach Public School with students set to participate in their very own ColourRun on November 19. Principal Lyn Davis said the event…