Day of Hope
It was a bittersweet day for staff at the Australian Reptile Park when Hope the wombat left the park to live in the wild at Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue on…
Out & About
Avoca Markets return
The Avoca Beach Markets will be held this Sunday, January 24, offering a range of food, produce, eco, sustainable and selected handmade stalls. Event Organiser, Brad Cardis, said this market…
Locals provide music for RENT
After two months performing at the Sydney Opera House, Matcham local Andrew Worboys is excited to be bringing the show RENT, for which he is Musical Artistic Director, a little…
Rhythm Hut goes from strength to strength
To deal with the influx of much-needed volunteers, the Rhythm Hut is advertising a paid, full-time, volunteer coordination role, for someone who is organised, a great people manager and has…
Be a part of the Mardi Gras fun
Coastal Twist Festival and Central Coast Pride have been successful with their 2021 entry and theme for the 2021 Mardi Gras Sydney Cricket Ground Parade. With this year’s Mardi Gras…
Night market for Terrigal lagoon
Central Coast-based event business, Everlong Events, and the Lions Club Terrigal-Wamberal, have partnered together to create the Terrigal Lagoon Night Market on Friday, January 22. The night market, to be…
Coastal Twist prepares for Mardi Gras with a difference
Coastal Twist Festival and Central Coast Pride has been successful with their 2021 entry and theme for the 2021 Mardi Gras Sydney Cricket Ground Parade. Preparations are now underway for…
Vera’s Water Garden is back up and running following a brief closure
Vera’s Water Garden is open and ready for play following a contamination issue. On January 13, the much loved children’s water play space located on The Entrance foreshore was closed…
Coastal Twist to make a sparkling splash at Mardi Gras
For the first time in its 43-year history, the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade will be transforming the Sydney Cricket Ground into a glitter fuelled showcase of LGBTQI+ culture and community,…
Canton Beach closed until further notice
Visitors to Canton Beach are warned against swimming, fishing and recreational activities at Canton Beach following a sewer break on Tuesday, December 22. Central Coast Council’s alarm system alerted crews…
Artspace Pop Up Gallery launches at The Entrance
A new creative hub and gallery space is set to bring a new wave of creative culture to The Entrance. Artspace Pop Up Gallery opened in the vacant shop next…
Mystery hero sought
A Wildlife ARC member is searching for a brave young boy who saved the life of a seagull at Budgewoi. Linda Thometzek was on phone duty for the Central Coast…
Family history an important part of a nation’s history
It wasn’t until he was an adult that Jorge Carvarino of Hamlyn Terrace realised the important positions that his parents held in East Timor before it was invaded by Indonesia…
Johnny Manuel calls Terrigal home
The 2020 Voice Australia finalist and international superstar, Johnny Manuel, now calls Central Coast home, after moving to Terrigal Beach last year after meeting his partner.
Down in the Garden: Create New Plants with Propagation
Propagation is an interesting and rather addictive gardening practice … once you have achieved a few successes. For the botanically minded, there are two types of propagation, the first being…
Grant awarded to ART-FULL WOMEN
A meeting between Blackwall theatre practitioner Brenda Logan and Central Coast visual artist Kim Vredenveld sowed the seeds for what will be one of the most exciting arts projects the…
Great Outlook on riding for all
Family run business, The Outlook Riding Academy, is a little different to others, offering guests ponies, parties, and a psychologist. This all-inclusive equestrian centre in Terrigal runs private and group…
Cooling neckties for Red Cross
Following a huge donation of neckties and fire-rated socks to the Central Coast RFS, CWA Woy Woy has helped yet another community organisation by donating additional cooling neckties on December…
Ettalong author’s tale of growing up in New Zealand
An Ettalong author has described his experience growing up in post-war, country New Zealand in a novel released earlier this month. John Burgess’s memoir entitled Life, Luck and Liaisons details…
Dance company brings a Spanish influence
Central Dance Company will present the ballet, Paquita, at Laycock Street Theatre, for three shows on January 21 and 22. The Spanish-inspired show includes original choreography from the famous French…