The Secret Book of Flora Lea
The historical fiction novel – The Secret Book of Flora Lea – was a real surprise for me. The author has been around a long time and this was her…
in print
Cricket comp off to flying start
The Diggers at The Entrance 1st Grade Cricket Competition got off to a great start on Saturday, October 7, with some great performances on day one of the first games…
Sublime performances at Crossroads Festival
Chamber music fans were treated to sublime instrumental performances from Australia’s leading musicians in three stunning Gosford locations over the weekend of October 6-8, with the return of the Central…
Search for dangerous DV offenders
Logan Wymen Aaron Scriven Kristy Sampson Police have set up Operation Amarok to target dangerous domestic violence offenders and investigations are underway to locate numerous people who are wanted on…
Great Dolmio Cook-off to help feed Coast’s needy
Dolmio has transformed its Central Coast production facility’s commercial R&D kitchen into a Master Chef-worthy set for a meal-making marathon this week in honour of World Food Day on October…
Outright disrespect
A group held a picnic right beside this no entry sign We went to Avoca Beach on Sunday, October 8, for a cup of tea and a snack. My partner…
Melbourne Cup trifecta comp to help charity
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy will once again hold its Melbourne Cup Trifecta to raise money for local charities. The event has been running for almost 45 years and…
Food and fun fair at Empire Bay
The popular Empire Bay Food and Fun Fair will celebrate a remarkable milestone on Saturday, October 21. The Fair will mark 100 years of the Empire Bay Progress Association and…
Deferred lands on public exhibition
Thousands of landowners on the Central Coast with their land on the list of “deferred matters” can finally see the latest proposed zonings for their properties. There are 3,438 land…
Three wins at U15 Youth Championships
The U15 Youth Championships have come to an end with the Central Coast female team chalking up three wins over seven games. Lacey Burton and Holly Bayss were outstanding throughout…
New Wyong development to help ease housing crisis
A new affordable and social rental housing development at Wyong is set to provide some relief to the region’s ongoing housing crisis. One of the largest providers of affordable rental…
Men’s Table support group for Wyong
Mental health support is on the way for men in the Wyong area with The Men’s Table launching a local support group. Central Coast Council has partnered with the local…
Film and music event at Mangrove Mountain
With the historic Mangrove Mountain Union Church property finally back in the hands of the community, a special film and music event will be held at the Mangrove Mountain Union…
Most popular national park in the region
Brisbane Water National Park has been named the most visited national park in the Hunter Central Coast region in 2022 and the 10th most visited in the state. The latest…
Coast should be pilot region for arts policy
The Central Coast should be the pilot region for a new State Government Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy, according to Central Coast Council. This would include the State Government…
Talia shines in GromSearch
Talia Tebb of Kincumber managed to inch out the competition to take the Under 14 Girls division in round two of the 2023 Rip Curl GromSearch Series held at Merewether…
Oyster farm is Coast’s business of the year
Eco-certified tourism business Sydney Oyster Farm Tours was crowned Central Coast 2023 Business of the Year at a glitzy 20s-themed gala awards ceremony on Friday, October 6, attended by 320…
HSC begins for Class of 2023
Almost 3,000 Central Coast students began their HSC exams on Wednesday, October 11, with English Paper 1. The exams will end with Food Technology on November 3. Coast Labor MPs…
Thinking of running for Council?
The first in a series of candidate information nights organised by Central Coast Council for residents thinking of standing in the 2024 local government elections will be held on October…
Frente heads for Avoca Beach
Folk pop duo Frente is set to bring its distinctive style to the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre at 8pm on Friday, November 10. The popular duo, which blends alternative music…