2020 Tree of Dreams campaign launched
For the past three years, a special tree has brought locals together in hope, strength, remembrance and support of loved ones lost to suicide, and now the countdown is on…
Events
Toby’s Gift brings hope to Kids in Need
A young man from Kincumber whose dying wish to give back to the charity that supported his family, has saved it from financial collapse. Toby Martin lost his battle with…
New Empire Bay play space opened
A new play space, offering facilities for parents, kids and the broader community, has officially opened at Empire Bay after spending 12 months in the design phase. The park has…
WWII classics remastered
The mini-series, The Heroes and Heroes II:The Return, about operations in Singapore harbour during WW11, were huge ratings success on Australian TV in the 1990s. And the multi award-winning producer…
Fighting COVID-19 – one winter woolly at a time
While some are bunkering down, the Forrester’s Beach Retirement Village ladies knitting group is helping those in need to fight the struggles imposed by coronavirus, one winter woolly at a…
Repair Café seeks to build community … and reduce landfill
Kariong Eco Garden and Permaculture Central Coast will host a Repair Café this Sunday, August 16, from 10am-1pm at Kariong Hall. At the same time, a small group of volunteers…
Harvest Festival 2021 – call for event partners
Harvest Festival Central Coast has become a June long weekend tradition and, after moving to an online format this year, Central Coast Council is looking for new partners to make…
Work underway on new district playspace
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….
Rotary club celebrates 70 years in Woy Woy
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy celebrated its 70th birthday on Friday, July 31, with more than 50 guests attending the Everglades Country Club in Woy Woy. The club was…
Free grant writing skills webinar for community groups
As local community groups struggle through COVID-19 and fundraising opportunities diminish, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is reaching out with a helping hand. She wants to help community groups…
Mural to be installed at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre will soon have a new mural, painted by local artist Colin Miller. The mural will include leaders and respected members of the Toukley community. The Centre is…
Rotary Park upgrade completed
Terrigal Rotary Park now offers a safer and more welcoming play space following the installation of shade sails and new soft-fall surfaces. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member…
Take 3 upgrades online education for surf life savers
Take 3 for the Sea will be rolling out a new online education program next March for Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) across Australia, after the organisation was awarded a…
Oh what a feeling!
Food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, has expanded to the Central Coast to meet community demand increases due to business shutdowns and hardship caused by COVID-19. The need for food and supplies…
Koalas, breeding like rabbits
Bringing a glimmer of hope, nine adorable koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park following the terrible bushfire season which devastated much of the state, including areas…
Women’s Resilience Awards recipients to be announced in August
The Central Coast’s Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is gearing up for their second annual Women’s Resilience Awards. The awards were created to recognise local women who have displayed…
22nd Fab Fakes competition underway
Entries for Tuggerah Lakes Art Society’s (TLAS) 2020 Fab Fakes exhibition are now open. An art contest with a twist, Fab Fakes is open to artists across the country and…
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…
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…