Start building a career at apprenticeship and jobs expo
About 100 industry experts from a range of interesting fields will be taking part in the Central Coast Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Expo at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on…
Events
A most charitable birthday
August 1 is traditionally the birthday of all horses in the southern hemisphere (January 1 for northern hemisphere horses) – it was a little extra special for the horses under…
Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
Last days to see Thinking Business exhibition
Thinking Business is an exhibition by the Barbara Cleveland collective that explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her…
Jazz and Swing days are back
Live jazz and swing sessions are back at the Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) after a pandemic induced hiatus. The CCLC Jazzleague has been a local music institution for almost…
Club trading hours to extend for major sporting events
Central Coast pubs and clubs are set to receive a significant boost as trading hours extend for upcoming major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s…
Get ready to rock at Laycock
Central Coast residents are invited to rock out at the Laycock Street Community Theatre as the production of School of Rock The Musical hits the stage on July 29, showcasing…
House & Techno fundraiser for local preschool
Hardys Bay Community Club will be alive with the sounds of House and Techno music at month’s end as a new style fundraiser for the Pretty Beach Preschool. Organisers Matt…
Local art to shine in August Art Month
Two Central Coast creatives are bringing local art, interactive workshops, and artistically inspired events to Gosford’s Kibble Park, transforming the space into a lively art and music hub for the…
Walk for mental health at Wagstaffe
A walk to highlight the difficulties that arise from mental health misdiagnoses and failed medical interventions will be held on the Bouddi Peninsula on Sunday, July 24 from Wagstaffe to…
Coastal Twist Festival returns in September
The much-anticipated Annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival is set to return in September after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. There will be surprises, vibrancy and fun…
Entry date for CEN film and photo comp extended
Due to ongoing concerns about the current wave of COVID-19 cases, along with a particularly bad flu season, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has postponed its 25th anniversary celebrations, planned…
Keepers line up for the deadly Venom Milk Off
School holiday visitors were surprised to witness a deadly and dangerous event at The Australian Reptile Park recently as the Park’s popular Venom Milk Off was held to coincide with…
Winners announced in Pearl Beach’s Ephemeral Art Trail
The winners of Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail (PBEAT2022) were announced on July 9, with 20 installations in the arboretum inspired by the theme Only One Earth judged by…
Master of song in acoustic show at Avoca
Paul Capsis will leave microphones and costumes behind in his first ever solo acoustic performance when he makes his debut with The Song Company an intimate and moving recital at…
Dan Granero plays at Erina
The Ilya Restaurant at Erina will present ‘Red White & Blues’ on August 6 from 5-9pm featuring Dan Granero and the Muma Janes Blues Band with Bamvino Wines promoting their…
Youth theatre on show in the Art House
Jopuka Productions has joined forces with the Art House at Wyong to present the national touring production I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You by Queensland based company, The Good Room,…
Bush dance fun at Arboretum
The Pearl Beach Arboretum will host an Afternoon of Bush Music at 2pm on Saturday, July 9, with parking available at the tennis courts. In the event of wet weather,…
NAIDOC community day postponed
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns planned for July 5 at The Entertainment Grounds has been postponed, as a result of the predicted weather for the region in the…
5 Lands Walk returns with new energy
The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus. Organisers confirmed that many thousands of locals and visitors took the challenge…