Local meanderer creates more Butterfly Magic
The inspiration for the children’s book Butterfly Magic II came from meandering around the Central Coast in a walking group, according to local author Rhonda Hillyer. “When I retired in…
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Entries open for Gosford Art prize
Entries are open for this year’s Gosford Art Prize, the Central Coast’s premier art awards. A recorded breaking 900 artists competed for the $25,000 prize pool in 2020 and even…
Local artist is a finalist for the Young Archibald Prize
Terrigal’s Allanah Pitcher has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Young Archibald Prize for her painting titled Unfiltered. The self-portrait was submitted for nomination by her mother Melanie,…
Coles customers recognised for supporting animal rescue
A local animal rescue group has recognised Coles Umina Beach for their support in providing donations to help their fosters’ needs. The Coast-based ‘Paws A Moment & Rescue’ group said…
Call for exhibitors for Bouddi Peninsula Arts Weekend
For local artists wanting to dip their brush into a new world of work, the Bouddi Society is calling for expressions of interest for those wanting to exhibit in the…
Daughter of the River Country
At the forefront of Umina’s Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation stands Aunty Dianne O’Brien, a woman who has faced an extraordinary tale of abuse, survival and hope. And…
Working from home raises its own issues
With the Central Coast plunged into another lockdown, many people are swapping the office for the living room again. One of the biggest challenges working from home is finding a…
Anglican Care Warnervale Gardens has a new Friendship Garden
Anglican Care Warnervale Gardens has constructed a new Friendship Garden thanks to a donation from the Central Coast Freemasons. Although construction was delayed by COVID-19, the materials to construct the…
Birthrights postponed
The upcoming play Birthrights, produced by Wyong Drama Group, has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown. The play, written by David Williamson, was meant to be performed at…
300 trees to be planted at Pioneer Dairy
National Tree Planting Day on August 1 will be a big event at Central Coast Wetlands Pioneer Dairy, when volunteers are planning to plant more than 300 trees. These trees,…
Free lifetime registration for rescue pets
Free lifetime registration for rescue pets is now available to people who adopt a pet from the Charmhaven animal shelter. The animal adoption centre and pound at 2 Depot Rd,…
Expressions of interest sought for next series of Thai Mondays
Thai Mondays, an initiative that is unique to the Central Coast, is calling for expressions of interest from local cultural practitioners working in the field of arts and health. Salus…
Book Review – When the Apricots Bloom
Author: Gina Wilkinson –Publisher: Hachette – Huda and Rania were friends when they were younger. They made a blood oath to have no secrets. The punishment to breaking the oath…
Down in the Garden: Let’s Go Nuts!
An addition to your garden that you may not have considered is nuts. There are a few tree nuts that are easily grown in temperate areas, including the Central Coast…
Vinnies Community Sleepout is on again
Central Coast residents will unite with communities throughout the state as part of the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout on Friday, August 27. Following on from the record success of the…
Free lifetime registration for rescue pets
Coasties who adopt a rescue pet from a Central Coast Council pound or animal shelter will receive free lifetime pet registration, thanks to a State Government initiative. Council operates animal…
How’s the Serenity?
The River Cares group is encouraging Coasties to take a trip to Spencer, when COVID restrictions allow, to enjoy a spot of Serenity. The latest sculpture by Coast artist Pete…
5 lands walk to run in spring
The 5 Lands Walk, postponed from its original June date due to COVID-19 restrictions, has been rescheduled for September 25, corresponding with the Spring Equinox and the southerly whale migration…
Used mobile phones wanted to donate to homeless people
The Rotary Club at The Entrance has partnered with Central Coast Primary Care to collect used mobile phones to donate to homeless people in the area. This will enable people…
Community Grants applications close end of July
Local groups and organisations have the chance to share in the $900,000 grants kitty from Central Coast Council for worthwhile projects, programs and events that strengthen the community. Just one…