One lucky lady wins $50,000
A Central Coast woman will have plenty of cash to bankroll her quarantine spending after winning $50,000 of an Instant Scratch-Its ticket. The top prize winning $4 ticket was purchased…
Events
Harvest Festival goes online
It might not be the event Coast residents are used to, but the highly popular annual Harvest Festival will go ahead despite the coronavirus through an exciting new online format….
Artworks and messages of support from young community members wanted
Businesses across the globe and closer to home have had to change the way that they work to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions. Central Coast based community housing provider, Pacific Link…
Herb expert to present at 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium
Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill, the man behind Charmhaven based Herbie’s Spices, will be featured in the 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium on Food and Cookery in July. For almost 40 years, the…
Coast Opera Australia to take Gosford on a magical, musical adventure
The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but they’ll have nothing on Gosford when Coast Opera Australia takes over Central Coast Stadium with its An Afternoon with…
Actors wanted to perform in 12 Angry Men
Youth unemployment program, Eagle Arts Inc., is planning a production of the play, 12 Angry Men. Eagle Arts Coordinator, Gabrielle Worrall, said an announcement about auditions would be made soon,…
Greenaway girls get Coasties moving
Keeping active in lockdown has emerged as one of the great challenges of navigating the dos and don’ts of COVID-19, but one family from Erina is showing the rest of…
Online track for “Different Trains”
The Phoenix Collective will launch a new digital concert series this June. Made up of a consortium of Australian classical musicians and anchored by violinist and founder, Dan Russell, the…
Fifth time lucky for Archibald Prize entrant?
Umina artist Mr Terry Matthews is hoping it will be fifth time lucky when he submits his entry for this year’s Archibald Prize. Mr Matthews has submitted entries for four…
Local families to benefit from new support package for Creative Kids program
In response to COVID-19, the NSW Government is supporting Creative Kids providers pivot from face-to-face classes to online learning. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam…
Online pole dancing takes off in COVID-19
Keeping fit during COVID-19 has been tough but it’s even harder when your go-to work out is pole dancing. Thankfully, Peach Pole Studio has locals covered. Created by veteran performer…
Van Genderen family share their story of life in lockdown
A Forresters Beach family have been featured in the first episode of a new documentary series telling the stories of everyday Australians during COVID-19. Jason van Genderen and his family…
Coastlink’s mothers not forgotten on Mothers’ Day
This Mothers’ Day, one of the Central Coast’s leading providers of disability and aged care services, Coastlink, is finding a new way to connect with its clients and bring joy…
Adopt an Animal promotion launched
The Australian Reptile Park has launched a new Adopt an Animal promotion, with participants to go in a draw to win $5,000. You can adopt some of the Park’s star…
Town Crier to make a solitary proclamation marking VE Day
Friday, May 8, marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the day on which the end of the Second World War in Europe was announced. With major public celebrations of…
Community organisations encouraged to apply for a grant
Applications for the 2020 Community Building Partnership Program are now open, and Member for Wyong, David Harris, is encouraging community organisations in his electorate to apply. According to Harris, $300,000…
War veterans uncovered in special parade
An Avoca Beach veteran was honoured with his very own parade when his neighbours turned out in force to celebrate his service on ANZAC Day. Chief Petty Officer Jack Bartlett…
Rhythm and Chill
The Rhythm Hut might not be able to host their usual classes or gigs, but music is still very much alive on Faunce St. The Hut has launched Rhythm and…
Woy Woy Little Theatre goes online
With the Coronavirus social distancing measures causing a temporary halt to the Woy Woy Little Theatre’s in-person practices and performances, the club have turn to Google Meetings video conferencing to…
2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival cancelled
The 2020 Bay to Bay Running Festival has been cancelled. The hugely popular charitable event was due to return for its 17th installment on June 14, and would have seen…