Laugh your worries away at The Art House
The Queen of cabaret musical comedy, Gillian Cosgriff, returns to The Art House with her new show Fresh New Worries on October 11. The show features cleverly improvised songs based…
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Have your say on a new look for Toukley
From a new community centre and children’s playspace to upgraded aquatic centre surrounds and improved public spaces, Central Coast Council is asking the community to help shape the future of…
Double accolade for Conditsis Lawyers
Conditsis Lawyers received two significant award wins within 24 hours recently. The Central Coast law firm won the Outstanding Legal Services category at the 2025 Central Coast Local Business Awards…
Saturdays on the deck at Imagine If cafe
The Iris Foundation is bringing fresh energy to the Central Coast this Spring with the launch of Saturdays on the Deck – a new series of community events hosted through…
Coasties urged to get behind their local heroes
Westfield shopping centres across Australia and New Zealand have announced the 126 finalists of the 2025 Westfield Local Heroes program. With 126 local causes and people to get behind, voting…
Kelly makes NRLW history
The Central Coast’s own Isabelle Kelly has etched her name into the record books, becoming the first woman in NRLW history to notch up 50 career games. Kelly achieved the…
Ask us anything forum a success
More than 50 residents attended a recent forum at Umina Beach with questions covering healthcare, aged care, the environment, and local infrastructure needs. The forum was hosted by Federal Member…
Taking steps to prevent bullying
Residents and Planet Fitness members laced up their runners and took a step towards ending bullying in Australia at Planet Fitness Tuggerah on Wednesday, August 13. Planet Fitness Australia and…
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…
Lalie set to take the plunge
Meet Lalie Conway – a determined and kind-hearted 14-year-old who is proudly part of the Special Olympics Central Coast tennis team. One of the youngest athletes in the club, Lalie…
Knitted goods for Syria
Women from Gosford Wyoming Uniting Church, together with family and friends, have held their seventh and final handover of knitted items for the humanitarian outreach known as AKWAK – Aussies…
Our surf life savers shine at state awards
Two Central Coast surf lifesaving achievements have been recognised on the state stage, with honours awarded at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney recently. Terrigal Surf…
Don’t increase deputy mayor’s term
In the Council meeting on August 26, the elected body will be voting to change the term limit for deputy mayor from one year to two years. This is a…
Be on the lookout for funnel-webs
Funnel-web spider breeding season has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park with a major development – four egg sacs have already been laid at the Park’s dedicated Funnel-web Spider…
Goodman misses out on world title
West Gosford’s Sam Goodman has fallen short in his first world title attempt, suffering the first defeat of his professional career in Saudi Arabia against English champion Nick Ball. The…
Genius of Roy Orbison comes alive
Roy Orbison’s songs defined a generation. Standards such as Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Sweet Dream Baby, Candy Man, Blue Bayou, You Got It, Crying, Penny Arcade, Pretty Woman and…
New camera a boon for hospital
Gosford Hospital’s emergency and neurology departments have received a significant boost in diagnostic technology thanks to the support of Ourimbah Auxiliary, which funded the purchase of a fundus camera. The…
Westpac Rescue Helicopter service celebrates major milestone
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is celebrating 50 years of operation in Northern NSW and is inviting everyone to join the party. The Central Coast Rescue Ball, to be held on…
Changed conditions on Avoca Dr
There will be changed traffic conditions from August 24 on Avoca Dr and nearby streets for geotechnical investigation work to be carried out at Kincumber. Transport for NSW has engaged…
Rescue squad needs volunteers
The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad is looking for new members. The not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation provides essential emergency response services across the region, assisting with land searches, road crash rescues,…