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…
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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…
Changed traffic conditions on M1
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Tuesday, July 16, on the M1 Pacific Motorway between Somersby and Ourimbah to carry out asphalt repair work on the northbound…
Lilo and Stitch have the devil of a time
The Australian Reptile Park’s beloved Tasmanian Devil joeys, Lilo and Stitch, had a fun-filled snowy adventure this week. As part of the Winter Wonderland school holidays promotion, the eight-month-old joeys…
Appeal for crash information
Brisbane Water Police are calling for dashcam footage or information to assist their investigation into a crash at Somersby. Soon after 2pm on Tuesday, July 2, emergency services were called…
Boydita a finalist in Sydney Markets Fresh Awards
Central Coast florist Boydita has been named as a finalist in the Florist – Service Excellence category of the Sydney Markets Fresh Awards, with winners to be announced in July….
Finding love can be black and white
Finding love can sometimes be black and white. The RSPCA NSW Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) at Somersby has seen a surge in black and white felines entering care since…
Dinosaurs are back at reptile park
The dinosaurs are back at the Australian Reptile Park – and much sooner than expected. Due to popular demand, the dinosaur stars of Ancient Animals, the Park’s summer school holidays…
Rediscovering skills of the past
People from the Central Coast and beyond are rediscovering skills of the past at the Artisan Estate at Somersby. Husband and wife team Madeline and Chris Stratford offer regular classes…
Narrow escape for veteran zookeeper
A veteran zookeeper sustained a head injury this week during the capture of Elvis the saltwater crocodile at the Australian Reptile Park for a dental examination and health check. Crocodile…
Deadly creatures on show at reptile park
Experience Australia’s deadliest creatures during the coming school holidays at the Australian Reptile Park. From April 13-28, Deadly Creatures is set to educate guests about Australia’s (and the world’s) most…
Easter fun at the Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park will present a Family Easter Festival every weekend in March, including from Good Friday through to the Easter Monday. Families can embark on exciting wildlife egg…
Major national award for reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park has taken out the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards. It is the first time the Park has received the prestigious…
RSPCA golden oldies looking for loving homes
Shady and Basil are living at RSPCA NSW’S Behaviour and Rehabilitation Centre at Somersby and have an abundance of life to live and love to give to the right owners….
Clean bill of health for Estrella
The Australian Reptile Park’s beloved Galapagos tortoise, Estrella, has received a clean bill of health following her annual health check. The 23-year-old tortoise was taken to Somersby Animal Hospital by…