Meet Hemsworth the funnel web
The Australian Reptile Park has received the biggest male funnel web spider ever donated to its antivenom program during peak breeding season. Measuring in at a whopping 9.2cm, the newest…
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Beefy birthday treat for cranky croc
Perhaps the world’s most famous reptile, Elvis the Crocodile, celebrated his 59th birthday early in the new year by chomping down on a quarter of a cow. The 4.75 metre,…
New best buds at reptile park
An adorable and surprising friendship has formed at the Australian Reptile Park between two of its newest residents. Despite being from different species, Honey the koala joey and Bucky the…
Bikers urged to ride to survive
Police have issued a reminder to “ride to survive” this holiday period following the apprehension of a motorcyclist travelling at 193km/h in a 70km/h zone. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol detected…
Elvis unimpressed with enclosure revamp
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park gave the enclosure of Elvis the crocodile a makeover recently, but the almost 5m long croc was unimpressed. Elvis did not take kindly to…
Funnel-web spiders out and about
The Australian Reptile Park has warned residents to be alert with peak funnel-web season underway. With soaring temperatures and anticipated rainfall, the conditions are ripe for the venomous spiders to…
Dylan’s risky career choice
It’s a career choice not many would make. While many children dream of becoming firefighters or doctors, Dylan Wallis found his calling in the world of snakes. Fascinated by the…
Family fun day at Somersby
A very special event will take place at Somersby on International Day for People with Disability, Tuesday December 3. Event partners Unisson Disability and the Trilogy Foundation will present a…
New creative Somersby space especially for makers
The Central Coast’s creative community has an exciting new home with the launch of the Artisan Estate Maker Shed, a welcoming space in Somersby that’s perfect for hobbyists and creative…
Experience a unique long local farmers’ lunch for a good cause
Pachamama Catering and SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) will host The Giving Garden – A Long Table Harvest Lunch on November 9. Featuring a three-course meal, it will be…
Now’s the time to adopt a dog
To celebrate International Dog Day, RSPCA NSW has waived the adoption costs for dogs and puppies until September 15 at its Somersby Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) facility. Until September…
Grifco expands to Somersby
Chamberlain Group, the parent company of Grifco, has expanded its national business footprint by relocating to a new purpose-built manufacturing facility at Somersby. Grifco engineers and manufactures products specifically designed…
The snakes are out early!
The Australian Reptile Park has issued an urgent warning to be vigilant for venomous snakes as unseasonally high temperatures continue to increase. With Spring beginning on September 1, snake sightings…
Hopes for rejuvenated Old Sydney Town on the rise
Hopes for a rejuvenated Old Sydney Town have taken an upward turn after members from the community group Bring Back Old Sydney Town (BBOST) met with the site’s owners on…
Cat adoption fees waived
The RSPCA’s Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) at Somersby will waive all adoption fees for cats and kittens until August 18 to celebrate International Cat Day. Adopters up to August…
New horse shelters for Riding for the Disabled
The gentle natured horses at Riding for the Disabled’s Central Coast Centre will soon be well protected from adverse weather with new shelters being funded under the NSW Government’s 2023…
Somersby arrest by sex crimes squad
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad have arrested a man at Somersby for an alleged breach of his extended supervision order. Police from Brisbane Water District and…
Breakthrough in funnel-web program
The Australian Reptile Park has hit a groundbreaking milestone in its ongoing funnel-web spider program. Spring has sprung early with a female funnel-web spider laying an egg sac a month…
Reptile park and Mariners join forces
The Australian Reptile Park and the Central Coast Mariners are joining forces to strengthen community ties. Every adult, child or concession holder who holds an annual pass to the reptile…
Reptile park celebrates major award
The Australian Reptile Park recently hosted a grand event to celebrate its win of the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award at the Australian Tourism Awards earlier this year. The celebration…