Sound of Music comes to Red Tree Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music, is coming to Tuggerah’s Red Tree theatre from May 11-27. Directed by Joshua Maxwell, the show features a talented local cast…
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Race is on to boost population at frog ‘hotels’ in forest
Olney State Forest in the Central Coast hinterland is now home to a series of frog ‘hotels’ designed to support threatened frog species, thanks to a partnership between Forestry Corporation…
New football partnership for Avoca Sharks
Avoca Beach Bowling Club, part of the Wyong Leagues Group, has entered into a new two-year major sponsorship with the Avoca Sharks Football Club . Wyong Leagues Group Sponsorship Manager,…
Nappy collection to help families in crisis
On its 10th anniversary The Nappy Collective charity is calling on Central Coast residents to donate new or leftover disposable nappies during its annual Mothers Day Collection Drive. The Coast…
Crusaders set to take on Hawks
The Central Coast Crusaders play host to the Newcastle Hawks in one of the most anticipated basketball matchups of the season this Saturday, May 13. The Mother’s Day weekend pink…
Envoy’s visit a boost for arts sector
The Special Envoy for the Arts, Susan Templeman, joined Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid to meet with stakeholders from the arts and live music industries on the Central Coast…
Friends helping their neighbours at Macmasters Beach
As Volunteer Week (May 15-21) approaches, the members of Macs Friends Helping Neighbours continues its work supporting locals in the community who need emergency help in the short term. Twenty…
Tebbs dominate at board riding championships
More than 130 competitors descended on North Avoca recently for the Surf Life Saving NSW Board Riding Championships, with the Coast’s own Tebb family giving a strong showing and even…
Early childhood education gets a $72M boost
Early childhood education on the Central Coast will benefit from a $72.4M investment in the 2023-24 Federal Budget with a focus on regional and remote services and First Nations organisations….
Top young musicians perform at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Progress Association will present its annual Junior Showcase and Scholarship Concerts, featuring students from the Central Coast Conservatorium, on Saturday, May 20. Since 2005 the Conservatorium has sent…
Richardsons still making memories on 65th anniversary
Lovise and Max Richardson of Adelene Village in Wyoming celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 12. The couple, who married in 1958 at St James Church in Sydney, have…
Mariners have earned semi-finals berth
The Central Coast Mariners earned their stripes this season with a remarkable second placing in the national A-league competition. As a result they are rewarded with a home-and-away semi-finals series…
Budget provides some relief for Coast families
Central Coast families are set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living relief measures and increased access to bulk-billed GP appointments outlined in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Increases to JobSeeker payments…
Govt chips in $4.4M for roads and community projects
Almost $4.4M is coming the Central Coast’s way following the latest funding allocations announced in the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. Council has started putting together a…
Webinars for tourism operators
Central Coast tourism operators will be interested in webinars to be delivered by Destination NSW this month to showcase opportunities for visitor economy businesses to target specific visitor groups. The…
Concert raises $10,000 for Lifeline
The Song for Life benefit concert held on May 7 at Drifters Pearl Beach has raised almost $10,000 for Lifeline Central Coast. A hundred people gathered for an evening of…
Vietnam vets reeling from thefts
The Central Coast branch of the Vietnam Veterans, Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association is reeling following two acts of vandalism just prior to Anzac Day. A large banner displayed on the…
Health warning about danger of potent heroin mix
Increased hospitalisations and intensive care unit admissions following the use of heroin on the Central Coast has prompted NSW Health to issue a danger warning about a life-threatening mix of…
Shirley Shuttle celebrates 15 years with two new vehicles
The Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Service Central Coast (affectionately known as The Shirley Shuttle) has celebrated 15 years of service to Central Coast residents. A special event at Community Transport…
Bringing Baroque classics to modern-day stage
The Art House, Wyong is the place to be for music this June with the addition of the Australian Haydn Ensemble added to the bill for the first time. One…