Vinnies vans help tackle poverty
The Woy Woy Vinnies Van assisted 974 people during the past year, including 157 referrals to services for additional support. With Anti-Poverty Week (October 12–18) underway, the St Vincent de…
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Crackdown on nature reserve vandals
Authorities are investigating a series of acts of vandalism in recent months on Saratoga Island Nature Reserve, a small sandy spit surrounded by mangroves in Brisbane Water. There will be…
People’s Pantry tackles food insecurity
Community SOS Central Coast has been supporting locals for more than 50 years, and its latest initiative, The People’s Pantry, is making a measurable difference in tackling food insecurity while…
Peninsula tennis comp winds up
Last weekend saw the completion of the 2025 Peninsula Tennis Championships held at Woy Woy and Empire Bay Tennis Clubs. Tennis players from all over the Coast, Newcastle and Sydney…
Book a stall for the oyster festival
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary when it returns on Sunday, November 9, at Lions Park Woy Woy. “The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is one…
Seniors learning to move better
A growing group of older Central Coast adults is proving that age is no barrier to strength, balance, and vitality, thanks to Move Better Fitness – a program designed specifically…
Cope Street Parade bound for Everglades
Cope Street Parade will make their Central Coast debut at Troubadour Folk Club on Saturday, September 27, bringing songs from their expansive collection of eight studio albums. Spokesperson Justin Fermino…
All Stars exhibition at Theia Studios
A new exhibition, All Stars, opens at Theia Studios on Friday, September 12. The landmark exhibition bringing together 10 extraordinary artists who have exhibited with the Woy Woy gallery in…
Coastal Twist set for October long weekend
This October long weekend, the Central Coast will come alive as the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival returns for its fifth year. From September 30 to October 5,…
Frecko set to play Link and Pin
Father and son duo Frecko (Jason and Jack Freckelton) have found a musical bond based on a shared love of the Australian character, in all its forms and failures, and…
Last chance to catch fractal artworks
Art lovers have only until September 7 to catch the work of Len Hurley at Theia Studios in Woy Woy. Hurley’s fractal-based art has captivated audiences with its beauty, depth,…
Cheap groceries at the People’s Pantry
A low-cost grocery service has been operating in Woy Woy since 2024, supporting families and individuals affected by food insecurity. The People’s Pantry rescues otherwise good groceries from ending up…
Learning about digital safety and wellbeing
More than 250 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College participated recently in Optus Digital Thumbprint workshops, learning about cyberbullying – including the importance of respectful relationships online and the impact…
Peninsula Tennis Championships set for September
Tennis players are gearing up to compete in the 2025 Peninsula Tennis Championships, to be held at Woy Woy Tennis Club and Empire Bay Tennis Club on Saturday and Sunday,…
Have a say on Woy Woy foreshore masterplan
Central Coast Council is inviting feedback on draft concept designs for the Woy Woy Foreshore Masterplan, now on public exhibition. The masterplan is a long-term plan to enhance open spaces,…
Vinnies funding makes lasting difference
St Vincent de Paul Society Woy Woy has received $18,528 under the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program (CBP) to expand its support centre. Vinnies co-ordinator Krystal Lyle said the…
Great double folk bill
The Troubadour Folk Club will present two top acts on one night at the Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, on August 23. Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan from Victoria will…
Big year for Spices 29
Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant at Woy Woy has added two feathers to its cap so far this year. On Wednesday, August 13, the restaurant took out Precedent Productions’ Local…
Swans’ junior AFL gala day
The Peninsula Swans Junior Australian Football League Club will host a family-friendly gala day at Roger’s Park, Woy Woy, on Sunday, August 10, to wrap up the season and celebrate…
Search still on for remains of missing boaters 80 years back
Police are appealing for the families of five fishermen, who were lost at sea almost 80 years ago, to come forward as part of this year’s ‘Forever Loved’ Missing Persons…