Turned on its head theatre experience at The Art House
The ghost light at The Art House has officially been switched off, with the cultural hub’s first shows in seven months taking place over the weekend. Bouncing back with a…
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Men’s Sheds operating with restricted numbers
While 2020 has been full of ups and downs, it was business as usual at Men’s Sheds around the Coast during National Men’s Shed Week (September 28 to October 3)….
Randa Magdi says: just give it a go
She’s known as DJ Ruby Red, but when the coronavirus put the nation into lockdown, Randa Magdi changed the track. The Hamlyn Terrace local went into lockdown in early March…
The North excels at Central Coast Volunteer Awards
Volunteers from across the Coast were recognised for their outstanding contribution to their communities at a special virtual ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. One of…
Wednesday Bicycle ride
The Central Coast Bicycle User Group plans to hold a Gosford-Woy Woy “coffee cruise” this Wednesday, October 7. The 25km ride is scheduled to start on the shared path at…
‘My favourite part of the day’
Spring is the season for babies at the Australian Reptile Park with park keepers starting up their daily pre-school feeding session for the newest joeys. The animals currently in attendance…
Bird themed Bouddi art show took off
Local artists and exhibitors brought birds to life at The Bouddi Society’s art show held at Wagstaffe over the long weekend. The 30 artists were asked to present a piece…
CWA branch makes 11 plum puddings
The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has made 11 plum puddings for Christmas at Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy. Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said…
Options to take The Friday Show to the next level
Tuggerah’s Options Theatre Company describes itself as ‘a living, breathing, theatre training facility with a company of creatives, actors, technicians, musicians, directors, dancers and artists, who happen to be people…
Jopuka pops its theatre bubble
To survive an apocalypse, you need strength, speed, and survival skills, so what happens to people who don’t have any? That’s the question Jopuka Productions is musing over in Bubble,…
Chromefest shifts gear
Chromefest is set to go virtual this year, with Central Coast Council determined to keep the engine humming on one of the region’s most popular annual events despite coronavirus restrictions….
A MMAD Day opening new online youth centre
Six new projects on the Central Coast will share in close to $150,000 from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s special COVID-19 grant round. The grants are designed to address specific…
Garden Competition winners selected
Lake Munmorah’s Ian McManus has been crowned this year’s Wyong District Garden Competition Grand Champion. McManus took out the major prize for his eclectic mix of tropics and natives, with…
Art exhibition to chronicle what Black Lives Matter means to Aboriginals
Three months on from the Black Lives Matter rally at Wyong, a new chapter in the movement is set to begin on the Central Coast. As a direct result of…
Have you been Discovered?
The search to find the coast’s next big voice is poised to begin once again with the return of Central Coast Council’s Discovered program. A professional development program for local…
Rotary hears about rainforest book
Tascott author Mr Peter Fisher has spoken at the Rotary Club of Umina Beach about his new book, Tales from the Rainforest. The book details the history and heritage of…
Trolley loads of groceries donated to Mary Mac’s Place
The Rotary Club of Umina has donated trolley loads of groceries from a weekend collection at a local supermarket to Woy Woy charity Mary Mac’s Place. Club president Mr Bruce…
Watercolour Society launches springtime exhibition
The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour in a wide range of styles and subject matter, from September 25. The free…
Spring cleansing – time to detox
As we continue our Spring Cleansing and Self Care theme, we’re diving into the topic of detoxification and so I thought I’d draw on the expertise of my good friend…
Sip Paint and Laugh at Ettalong Bowling Club
Organisers at Ettalong Bowling Club are hosting a series of Sip, Paint, and Laugh nights for anyone who needs a fun night out and wants to show off their artistic…