Lighter side of theatre company politics
A new project that puts the trials and tribulations of regional theatre centre stage is underway at Tuggerah’s Jopuka Productions. The High Society project is being spearheaded by Jopuka’s Founder…
Events
Who doesn’t hate underpants?
Leanne Fedele of East Gosford has gone from parent to international author with the publication of her first children’s book, I Hate Underpants. The picture book was picked up by…
Gosford Art Prize returns
Central Coast Council’s Gosford Art Prize will be accepting online entries this year to ensure all COVID-safe processes are followed. Since the prestigious competition began 50 years ago, this is…
Folk club to hold open-air performance at Hardys Bay
The Troubadour Folk Club will hold a free open-air concert at Hardys Bay Club on Sunday, August 9. Club president Mr Michael Fine said the concert from 1pm to 4pm…
Southlake Marketplace provides 300 clients with food every week
Its been two months since the Coast came out of lockdown, but for many residents in the north, financial stress is still their daily reality. One local outreach network, Southlake…
Budgewoi retiree wins Lotto Strike division one prize
A Budgewoi retiree has struck gold after winning the Lotto Strike division one prize, taking home $781,451. The life-changing news came as a shock for the retiree who has been…
Out of the box ideas needed
Central Coast Council has commenced planning for this year’s The Lakes Festival and is calling for Expressions of Interest from local businesses, organisations and community groups who’d like to be…
Garden competition entries are now open
The Wyong District Garden Competition is back for its 47th instalment and entries are now open. Open to all greenthumbs who reside within the boundaries of the former Wyong LGA,…
Arty Crafty Day to raise funds for Davistown Hall
Davistown Progress Association hopes to bring the community back together following COVID-19 restrictions, support local artists, and raise funds for its hall with an Arty Crafty Day on July 25….
Play time
Kids across the Coast will be spoilt for choice when it comes to playtime, with Central Coast Council delivering a mix of 18 new and improved playspaces across the Coast….
Fairy penguin rescued at Terrigal
A fairy penguin is in the care of Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) after coming ashore at Terrigal Beach. ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, said the penguin dubbed ‘Ariel’ by…
Community grants for teens and dragon boaters
Two community organisations have benefitted from a combined Community Matching Grants program. A partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Wyong Tuggerah, Kincumber and Terrigal, the grant program was held in…
Bouddi reopens for campers
Bouddi National Park is once again welcoming visitors as residents and tourists flock to enjoy nature following the ease of travel restrictions, but if you want to camp out you…
Lights, camera, action!
It’s been a week since cinemas across the Coast were given the green light to reopen and, while many are taking time to adapt to COVID restrictions and uncertainty plaguing…
Budgewoi mural celebrates Unity in Diversity
A small team of local artists has created a mural painting in Budgewoi celebrating the theme, Unity in Diversity. It takes pride of place on the fence of Budgewoi Corner…
‘Because We Care’ Boutique to launch a teen empowerment program
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s ‘Because We Care’ Boutique is to launch a teen empowerment program after winning the June round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program. Established by the…
Seeing Eye Dog Appeal sets $500,000 fundraising target
The Petbarn Foundation and Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs have partnered for the seventh year in a row to raise much needed funds to assist people who are blind or…
Locals to star in The Credeaux Canvas
Two Central Coast talents are set to star in what could be Sydney’s first professional play post-lockdown. Umina Beach’s Samson Alston and Gosford’s Tom Kelly have both been cast in…
Coastal Twist planned for Halloween weekend
The Central Coast’s own PRIDE and LGBTIQ arts and culture festival, Coastal Twist, has been postponed. Festival Founder and Director, Glitta Supernova, confirmed this year’s event was being pushed back…
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre offers a SecondBite
While the Coast may be slowly returning to some semblance of normality, for many residents the financial fallout from COVID-19 is still a grim reality and one local neighbourhood centre…