Press Club bound for Drifters Wharf
Four-piece band Press Club will be performing its new independently release Champagne & Nikes at Drifters Wharf, Gosford, on October 30. Champagne & Nikes was recorded at the band’s own…
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Sons of AnaCamry at it again in their shitbox
Peter Bonvino and his brother-in-law Nathan Metcalfe are somewhere between Bendigo and Townsville in their jalopy after leaving on Friday, October 18, for this year’s Shitbox Rally to raise money…
Busy agenda for Copacabana Probus members
Copacabana Probus Club has been growing in popularity since it started six years ago. Following a two-year pause during COVID, the club regrouped and now has 65 members. President Roy…
Giving pre-loved goods a second life
The Garage Sale Trail is set to return over two big weekends in November, offering an opportunity to declutter, discover and save. On November 9-10 and November 16-17 hundreds of…
Cristiano vying to be cocktail king
Cristiano Beretta of Terrigal’s Pocket Bar is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Enter the Dragon 3 Australian cocktail competition. The competition sees the nation’s top bartenders…
Fellowship group celebrates 20 years
The Central Coast Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship Support Group, under the auspices of One Door Mental Health, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 7. Group secretary Stephanie Wood said…
On the lookout for budding baseballers
The Central Coast is home to six baseball clubs scattered from Gosford to Wyong. Registrations are still open for new and returning players. A variety of skills are incorporated in…
Water bombing chopper on standby for bushfire season
A water bombing helicopter based at Central Coast Airport is on standby at Warnervale if the region is threatened by bushfires this Summer. Central Coast Aero Club member and keen…
No go for bus route change
For years I have been endeavouring to have bus route 37 re-routed, from its present Pacific Hwy Lisarow Station to Tuggerah St route, to The Ridgeway past the retirement village…
Transformative power of art
Coast & Country Primary Care celebrated the official opening night of the 25th Annual Mental Health Art Works Exhibition on Friday, October 11, at Gosford Regional Gallery. This year’s theme,…
Humidifier for Wyong hospital to help infants and children
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation and AVJennings are making a difference for baby and child patients at Wyong Hospital with the donation of an AIRVO 3 Humidifier valued at $8,820. Humidification…
Man with knife wounds dies at Erina
A critical incident investigation has been declared after a man died at Erina on Thursday, October 17. Police were called at about 3.50pm to Terrigal Dr, Erina, following reports about…
Appeal to protect our water resources ahead of summer
Central Coast Council is once again encouraging the community to get involved in National Water Week 2024, running from October 21 to 27, under the theme Accelerating Action. This year’s…
Investigation into Kanwal assault
Tuggerah Lakes Police are currently investigating an alleged assault that occurred at a supermarket at Kanwal. It was reported that at about 4pm on Wednesday, October 9, a female was…
Tough times for businesses calls for local support
The resignation of Mariners Chairman Richard Peil this week highlights the harsh realities many local businesses face. (See story ) After two-and-a-half years leading the club through its most successful…
Woytopia festival draws colourful crowds in Spring weather
Last weekend’s Woytopia Sustainable Living Festival at held at Woy Woy South Public School was a resounding success, attracting good crowds who enjoyed the cool sunny Spring weather. The popular…
Mimosa Duo set for Troubadour Folk performance
One of Australia’s most exciting, accomplished and original acoustic acts, the Mimosa Duo will make a very welcome and much anticipated return to Troubadour Folk on October 26. Phoebe O’Shea…
Popularity of indoor bowls on a roll
Members of Central Coast Leagues Indoor Bowling Club (CCLIBC) recently competed in the Australian National Indoor Bowling Championships held in South Australia. Recently celebrating its 70th anniversary, 12 players formed…
Urgent need for action over poor bone health
A new report released in advance of World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 has revealed 6.2 million or 67 per cent of Australians aged 50-plus are living with poor bone…
Lucky lottery winners on the Coast
For the third time in as many weeks a Coastie has had a big win in the lottery. Earlier a Norah Head man won $100,000, a Kangy Angy man won…