Paint and sip to support sexual assault survivors
The Lyons Den in Gosford will host a Paint & Sip charity event on March 8 to support sexual assault survivors. It will be held in conjunction with International Women’s…
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British folk duo Coast bound
Troubadour Central Coast will present a special mid-week concert on Thursday, March 14. The superb UK folk-acoustic duo Winter Wilson will visit the Coast fresh from a very successful tour…
Local playwright’s Illuminati opens in Gosford in March
Uniting Productions will present Central Coast playwright Sally Bartley’s first full-length play from March 15-24. Bartley, who has written several successful short plays, decided to expand Illuminati from a shorter…
Search on for talented youngsters
The call is out for vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, bands, actors and other young performers wanting to take part in this year’s Youth In Performing Arts (YIPA) program. YIPA Director Gary…
Council should look to Mariners for leadership tips
Editorial The Central Coast presents a study in contrasts in a landscape where leadership can often be the difference between progress and stagnation. The Central Coast Mariners, under the stewardship…
Anika needs help to keep kicking goals
Central Coast junior soccer player Anika Francis is kicking massive goals in Florida, America, after being accepted into the prestigious IMG Academy last year. Anika, 16, is now in her…
Help for those living with hidden disability
People living with non-visible disability such as autism, epilepsy or who are deaf or hard of hearing will be better supported when attending Service NSW centres on the Central Coast,…
Wizard of Oz opens at Laycock St
It’s been 13 years since The Wizard of Oz hit the stage at the Laycock St Community Theatre, but from March 1 the theatre will be transformed into the Emerald…
Free hearing checks available through March
Hearing Australia is encouraging people to register for a free hearing check in March and there are multiple appointments available on the Central Coast. Research shows that only 56 per…
New youth team to work with Council
Central Coast Council has announced 10 new Y4Y (Youth for Youth) Action Team members, to represent young people in the region. The 2024 Y4Y Action Team members are Anannya Bandaru,…
Countdown to Chocolate Starfish 30th anniversary tour
The countdown is on to Chocolate Starfish’s 30th anniversary Best of Everything tour with the band releasing its full tour schedule kicking off in June and covering five states. The…
Partnership supporting young footballers
In an inspiring display of community support and dedication to the growth of football on the Central Coast, Blueprint Podiatry has stepped up to play a pivotal role in nurturing…
Funding for projects to honour our veterans
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast groups and organisations to apply for the Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program, designed to commemorate the service and sacrifice…
Tiny homes an affordable housing option
Tiny Homes 4U is an innovative, affordable and sustainable business based in West Gosford offering smaller housing solutions. The business started in 2023 and services Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and across…
Top student artwork on show
Gosford Regional Gallery has partnered with the NSW Department of Education to present A Central Vision for 2024. Held annually, the exhibition showcases the best selected works from Central Coast…
Update on water and sewer plan
Central Coast Council has delivered an update on the Water and Sewer Delivery Plan 2022-2026. The bi-annual report highlights the key achievements across July to December 2023 under three focus…
Clean4Shore back out on the waterways
Clean4Shore conducted its first major clean-up of the year on February 28, ably assisted by Year 9 marine studies students from Narara Valley High School. The biggest litter problem facing…
Officeworks appeal a bonus for Smith Family
The Central Coast community has helped raise more than $8,700 for The Smith Family through a major fundraising effort run by Officeworks Tuggerah. The money will help provide essential education…
Fun cabaret for International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus will return to its Ettalong venue with a multi-cultural line-up of female artists. The global day acknowledges the social, economic,…
Good Samaritans save the day
Even before the NRMA had a chance to intervene, the local community raced to our rescue recently. We were out for a drive in our newly-acquired MX5, coasting down Empire…