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…
Events
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…
Stars of the Central Coast will NOT return in 2020
The annual fundraiser usually sees notable locals from all walks of life battle it out on the dance floor while raising funds for the Cancer Council of NSW Central Coast’s…
Nine gardens open for public viewing
Nine of the north’s most lush gardens are set to open for public viewing as part of the 2020 Wyong District Garden Competition. With judging currently underway, the nine gardens…
Finalists in the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services’ Community Awards
Two Central Coast locals have been named finalists in the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services’ Community Awards (RESCA). The awards are designed to recognise emergency service personnel who have…
Council launches online gardening workshops
Four online Green Living Workshops have been launched by Central Coast Council, giving people skills in how to take care of their garden and Live Green. Kicking off in honour…
Car boot sale put on hold until next year
Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club has cancelled its monthly car boot sale and barbecue for the rest of the year. Club president Mr Ian Taylor said the event which was…
Rush Hour … on the beach
The beach sculptures made by local, Pete Rush, have left many Central Coast residents smiling in awe, and now he hopes he will be able to continue his work thanks…
New workshop approved for Men’s Shed
Umina Beach Men’s Shed has been given permission to build a new workshop at 90 Osborne St. “The new shed will provide us with a much better operating space for…
CWA members make trauma teddies
Members of Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association have made trauma teddy bears to the Pt Clare ambulance station to offer children comfort while being treated. Craft officer…
Erina’s Wood Glen to get a Men’s Shed
Wood Glen Retirement Village at Erina is to get its first Men’s Shed, thanks to an injection of more than $2,000 in funding from the Federal Government. A group of…
Sharon Cheer wins Business Women’s Resilience Award
Killarney Vale’s Sharon Cheer has taken out the 2020 Community Business Women’s Network (CBWN) Resilience Award. Hosted by regional suicide prevention charity and CWBN project founders, the Iris Foundation, the…
The Coast Paddle planned for September
Budgewoi’s Bryan Dorfling is getting ready to tackle his next big adventure. No stranger to a grand gesture, locals might remember Dorf as the bloke that walked from Budgewoi to…
Virtual submissions for NAISDA 2021 intake
Kariong based dance college, NAISDA, is encouraging students aged 16 to 26 to virtually submit applications for its 2021 intake, a first in the college’s 44 year-long history. NAISDA is…