Words on the Waves Writers Festival a huge success
Over 800 people swapped the beach for books and headed down to Umina across the June Long Weekend for the inaugural Words on the Waves Writers Festival. The festival, which…
Out & About
David Irving received Service Above Self Award
David Irving has received the Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club Neville Royal Service Above Self Award for his volunteer work at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve. Rotary President, Jan Pryor said that…
Unauthorised Pelican marking needs to be stopped
Pelicans across the Central Coast, from The Entrance to Woy Woy, are appearing with red patches from an unknown cause. Cathy Gilmore from Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast has some…
Covid strikes again affecting family history classes
Wyong Family History Group has been forced to postpone its Beginning Your Family History classes, due to start on July 2, because of the Covid restrictions. The group has been…
Refugee Week exhibitions
A new exhibition called Home has opened at the Art Container in Memorial Park at The Entrance. The collaborative project marks Refugee Week which was June 20 to 26 and…
SWAMPies to participate in Coast Shelter Sleepout
Members of the Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project, commonly known as SWAMP, are participating in an upcoming 10th Annual Coast Shelter Sleepout, raising money for the service that helps vulnerable…
Art Society to present 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Central Coast Art Society (CCAS) will present its 50th Anniversary Winter Exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery in July. During the exhibition, the CCAS will celebrate with a High Tea recognising…
Down in the Garden: How Not to Kill an Orchid
Your gardening writer is not an avid orchid collector and grower, but I am slowly coming around to them as I begin to understand the passion and seducing attraction of…
5 Lands Walk postponed
The 5 Lands Walk scheduled for June 26 will be postponed due to concerns over the Sydney COVID cluster and the latest public order, which saw a tightening of restrictions…
Book Review – The Sanatorium
Author: Sarah PearsePublisher: Bantam Press If someone tells you that they have book for you to read, set in a hotel in the Alps during winter, just run away –…
What’s on for kids over the winter school holiday
A full program of winter school holiday activities will be offered by Central Coast Council between Monday, June 28, and Friday, July 9. Council’s Director of Community and Recreation Services,…
Baby boom
The Australian Reptile Park is experiencing a baby boom, with baby animals centre stage in the daily show line up during the school holidays. Guests will be able to see…
Weekly coffee and chat group in Glenning Valley
A weekly coffee and chat group has started in Glenning Valley, offering a chance for older locals to get together for a nice brew and a chat or two. The…
Travel Cards extended
The Regional Seniors’ Travel Card has been extended for an extra two years. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said eligible senior citizens could receive a $250 prepaid card…
Vale Fay Gunther
Residents of the Bouddi Peninsula are mourning the loss of community leader and passionate local activist, Fay Gunther, following her recent passing. With over a 20-year history of community leadership,…
Demolition of Woy Woy Playground now on hold
The planned demolition of the Woy Woy Wharf Playground has now been put on hold after community backlash sparked a fierce outcry from families and local businesses. In a dramatic…
Lara Wilbow awarded Overall Cadet of the Year
Doyalson Air League Senior Cadet Sergeant, Lara Wilbow from Warnervale, has been awarded the Overall Cadet of the Year for the Central Coast/Hunter Ilma Nicholson Wing of the Australian Air…
Trinity Dawson is achieving many things well beyond her years
Trinity Dawson may only be 14, but that is not stopping her from achieving things well beyond her years. The Entrance local is not only making a name for herself…
Community invited to assist with the ANU’s Swift Parrot SOS Program
Community members are asked to help in the fight to save the critically endangered Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater by participating in local sighting and tree planting initiatives. Central Coast…
Administrator praises Harvest Festival
Administrator, Rik Hart, praised this year’s Harvest Festival as part of his overview of his and Central Coast Council’s activities since the previous Council meeting. Feeding time at Iris Lodge…