Church members knit for charity
Members from the Gosford Uniting Church have knitted 86 items for the charity Aussies Knitting for War Affected Kids (AKWAK). The items will be shipped to camps in war-torn areas…
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Macs book sale raised funds for asylum seekers living in the community
Down in the Garden: Growing Onions
Interactive art exhibition at Flavours by the Sea
Joey mates delight all at Australian Reptile Park
Chance for rough sleepers to look good
Launch of local unicycle club
Full house for Troubadour Folk Club
Peninsula dance extravaganza sells out in 48 hours
Local author showcases new novel
Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables have brought stories to souvenirs with a book signing day on April 3 at their Deepwater Plaza stall. Author Peter J Fisher showcased his new…
Seven in 10 cars are stolen with their own keys
Tuggerah Lakes Police held a crime prevention information day at Bay Village Shopping Centre at Bateau Bay on March 31 with the message “stop sneak theft”. They say that seven…
Locals lead the way in the reuse of soft plastic
In an Australian first, Wyong company iQ Renew is one in a group of companies which have collaborated to produce a soft plastic food wrapper made from recycled content. Between…
Rotary celebrate 100 years in Australia
Rotary Clubs in the northern suburbs have all been madly fundraising for special events to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia. To mark the centenary this year, the clubs…
Art workshops during school holidays
The Entrance Gallery has some exciting workshops coming up for the Easter school holidays, with programs being held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 and 15. The first program is…
Fete to support Legacy Foundation
A fete offering homemade crafts, delicate jewellery, and delicious cakes will be held at Brisbane Water Legacy in Point Frederick by the Toukley Torchbearers on April 18.
Down in the Garden: Brilliant Brassicas
It’s time! Time to get those cabbages and cauliflowers planted for a winter harvest. I am addicted to broccoli fresh from the garden, alright, anything fresh from the garden, but…
Ex-Coastie’s tree change memoir
After growing up near the waterways of Saratoga and the beaches of the Central Coast, Todd Alexander shares the story of his “tree change” to the country in his latest…
Book Review
If I Had Your Face Author: Frances ChaPublisher: Penguin If I Had Your Face is the debut novel from Frances Cha about a group of young women who live in…
Zooperheroes at Australian Reptile Park
Over the two-week Easter holiday break, The Australian Reptile Park will run its Superhero school holiday promotion, Zooperheroes. The promotion aims to educate guests on the “superpowers” the animals at…
Shipbuilders heritage walk is on again
After being cancelled due to COVID-19 last year, the Rotary Club of Kincumber’s Shipbuilders Heritage Walk will be back bigger and better than ever on Sunday, May 2. The walk…