Songs for a New World playing at Wyong Grove
The Wyong Musical Theatre Company is back with its first musical since before the pandemic, with Songs for a New World having premiered on April 9. The musical, originally produced…
Out & About
Walk to Cambodia at Long Jetty
Ben Brown is taking many steps, literally, to help break the cycle of poverty. He aims to walk 9,573,640 steps, the distance from Australia to Siem Reap in Cambodia, to…
Cameron wins six awards for his guinea pig
Bateau Bay’s Cameron Parker received some prestigious awards at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, taking home six awards for his guinea pig. The 11-year old’s guinea pig, called Colour Me…
Torchbearers hosting a fete for Legacy
Toukley Torchbearers are hosting a fete to raise money for the Legacy Foundation. The fete will be held at Brisbane Water Legacy in Point Frederick on April 18, and the…
Ross Forbes was a first responder at Mount Panorama 500
To race with the big boys is every car racing enthusiast’s dream, a dream that Shelly Beach driver, Ross Forbes, recently got to live. Forbes was selected to drive one…
Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre up and running again
After a long period of suspended classes, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre (EBACC) is finally back up and running with an exhibition planned, a new committee, and many classes…
Church members knit for charity
Members from the Gosford Uniting Church have knitted 86 items for the charity Aussies Knitting for War Affected Kids (AKWAK). The items will be shipped to camps in war-torn areas…
Macs book sale raised funds for asylum seekers living in the community
A book sale at Macmasters Beach held on Easter Saturday has raised more than $1,800 for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). The organisation provides aid, justice and empowerment programs…
Down in the Garden: Growing Onions
Now that tomato season has left us, one crop you can pop in and successfully grow after this heavy feeder is onion (Allium cepa). The best time to plant onions…
Interactive art exhibition at Flavours by the Sea
Freelance writer, Mel Harwin, of Killcare, is one of three locals who will be involved in the interactive art exhibition Yaama Ngura: A celebration of Belonging, to be held at…
Joey mates delight all at Australian Reptile Park
Visitors were excited to see superstars Frankie and Tim Tam the kangaroo joeys become the best of friends at the Australian Reptile Park over the Easter long weekend. Whether it…
Chance for rough sleepers to look good
A free weekly haircutting service is being provided at Woy Woy’s CWA branch in a bid to ‘restore dignity, one haircut a time’ to people experiencing homelessness. The Community Hair…
Launch of local unicycle club
Saturday mornings will be off to a fresh start with the launch of a new unicycle club at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Community Centre. The Club will meet and train on…
Full house for Troubadour Folk Club
The Troubadour Folk Club sold out yet another concert at the Woy Woy Everglades Club, with the New Zealand folk duo, ‘We Mavericks’ impressing the crowd with their instrument playing…
Peninsula dance extravaganza sells out in 48 hours
Dancing on the Peninsula is back with a bang with Naughty Noodle Fun Haus hosting their first dance extravaganza on Saturday, April 3. Ettalong’s own arts and entertainment ‘Haus’ launched…
Local author showcases new novel
Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables have brought stories to souvenirs with a book signing day on April 3 at their Deepwater Plaza stall. Author Peter J Fisher showcased his new…
Seven in 10 cars are stolen with their own keys
Tuggerah Lakes Police held a crime prevention information day at Bay Village Shopping Centre at Bateau Bay on March 31 with the message “stop sneak theft”. They say that seven…
Locals lead the way in the reuse of soft plastic
In an Australian first, Wyong company iQ Renew is one in a group of companies which have collaborated to produce a soft plastic food wrapper made from recycled content. Between…
Rotary celebrate 100 years in Australia
Rotary Clubs in the northern suburbs have all been madly fundraising for special events to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia. To mark the centenary this year, the clubs…
Art workshops during school holidays
The Entrance Gallery has some exciting workshops coming up for the Easter school holidays, with programs being held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 and 15. The first program is…