Be part of next year’s Harvest Festival
Central Coast Council is calling on local farmers, businesses, creatives, and event organisers to express their interest in being part of the 2026 Harvest Festival – one of the Central…
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Surf club open day
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club will hold an Open Day on Sunday, September 14, from 9am to 12 noon. Join club members and the beach community for a fun day…
Kincumber eco-garden gets a fresh new look
The Kincumber Community Eco-Garden has had a major facelift thanks to the hard work of the Kincumber Men’s Shed and the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. After the Neighbourhood Centre requested help,…
Meals on Wheels celebrates
Meals on Wheels Central Coast celebrated National Meals on Wheels Day on Wednesday, August 27, as the returning sunshine welcomed an extraordinary show of community spirit and support for some…
New members invited to RSL sub-branch
Woy Woy, Ettalong and Hardys Bay RSL Sub-Branch is looking to connect with all veterans on the Peninsula. They want to encourage more members to access the support, services and…
Check out new regional library at free community day
Gosford Regional Library is ready to open and residents are invited to check it out at a free Community Day on Saturday, September 6. Central Coast Council’s Director Community and…
First echidna puggle born at reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park has celebrated a historic milestone with the birth of its very first short-beaked echidna puggle. On Tuesday, August 26, Life Sciences Manager Hayley Shute saw the…
Bipartisan welcome for new police constables
Six new probationary constables received a bipartisan welcome when they commenced duties at the Brisbane Water Police District recently. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch caught up with the new officers…
Nominations open for elite netball program
Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Heart Netball 2026 Talented Athlete Immersion Program (TAiP), an elite initiative designed to develop emerging high-performance athletes across the Central Coast and…
Gospel and jazz at Mooney Mooney
An unforgettable afternoon of soul-stirring gospel and world-class jazz is coming to Mooney Mooney on Sunday, September 21. Internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer Simone Waddell, together with powerhouse vocalist…
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,…
Sarah takes bronze at AusMumpreneur awards
Sarah Macrae of 24/7 Care Disability Services And Activity Hub has taken out third place in the Disability Services and Disabled Business Excellence categories at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards. Created by…
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…
New head coach for Mariners women
Central Coast Mariners has appointed Kory Babington as the new A-League Women’s Head Coach, ahead of the 2025/26 Ninja A-League season. Babington brings a wealth of coaching and leadership expertise…
Community power saves library
Community power has triumphed – the historic Gosford Library building is saved. This remarkable victory demonstrates what happens when people refuse to accept the unacceptable. From petition signers to meeting…
Feed the Need concert at Mingara
A concert to raise money for food relief will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, September 5. Food insecurity is a growing crisis on the Central Coast. In…
Crusaders youth women make history
The Central Coast Crusaders Youth Women 2 basketball team has made history, claiming its first Waratah League Youth Women 2 Championship recently with a commanding 74-60 victory over the Hills…
One-stop support hub for veterans
Ettalong Diggers, in partnership with RSL LifeCare, will host an outreach clinic on September 12 from 10am to 3pm, providing vital support to veterans and their families on the Peninsula….
Breaking the silence on mental health
Western Australian sheep shearer turned mental health advocate Lenny Deacon has been pedalling his way around Australia for almost nine months, on a mission to break the silence around mental…
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…