Artist to run workshops at Wildlife Sanctuary
Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, now known as Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, will hold a series of art workshops over the summer by award-winning Aboriginal artist, Garry Purchase. The Dream Wild Art…
Out & About
Peter Black performs solo at Woy Woy
Singer, guitarist, and member of iconic Sydney alternative band the Hard-ons, Peter Black, will perform a solo gig at the Link and Pin Café in Woy Woy on December 18….
Umina actor stars in thought-provoking piece
A Umina Beach local is set to star in the leading role of one of Sydney’s most anticipated theatre shows this month. The Shape of Things opens for a five-week…
Love lives on for Reg Foster
From their first date to their diamond anniversary, Reg and Heather Foster’s love has stood the test of time, and now Reg has shared their love story in memory of…
Mariners to host NYE fireworks at stadium
The Central Coast Mariners have announced that we will be hosting fireworks at their New Years Eve clash against the Newcastle Jets! The fireworks being a long-standing tradition in Gosford…
Record breaking Christmas appeal brings joy to Coast families
134 local families, 320 kids, 20 single mums, 3 single dads and 4 nans; these are the people that Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) have delivered gifts to this…
Grace Evans wins 2020 Dobell Christmas Card competition
Kanwal’s Grace Evans has taken out this year’s Dobell Christmas Card competition. Presented by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, each year the themed competition is opened to residents of…
Doggy themed exhibition tells artist’s story of COVID-19
For many of us, our pets proved to be an irreplaceable source of comfort and companionship during lockdown and that’s exactly the subject of Maree Azzopardi’s latest exhibition. The Entrance…
Baha’i thrive during the pandemic
While religious groups and institutions have struggled to adapt in the face of COVID-19, the Central Coast Baha’i community is thriving. Scattered across all corners of the Central Coast, the…
Olivia finds a different kind of match
The North Gosford-based star of the Netflix and ABC show, Love on the Spectrum, which sets out to help people with autism find love, has found a different kind of…
A big month for MMAD
It has been a big month for the charity Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), with the completion of a podcast, a streetwear launch, and a Christmas donation appeal. In celebration…
Avoca Beach artist in Canberra exhibition
Jane Gillings of Avoca Beach is one of over 30 female artists to be celebrated for their talent and work, as part of the HERE I AM: Art by Great…
Celebration of Musica Viva
Central Coast Conservatorium held a special concert to celebrate Musica Viva’s 75th anniversary on November 29. The concert, Springing back to life, with a nod to the past, was attended…
Santa to pay Copa an early visit
The children of Copacabana are gearing up for a very special visit from Santa on December 12 as he pays his annual visit to the beachside suburb. The visit is…
Coast Opera Afloat
The Central Coast’s very own opera company, Coast Opera Australia, is launching a new post-pandemic program, with Opera Afloat planned for February 2021. The season will kick off with a…
DOWN IN THE GARDEN: THE PERFECT GARDENERS CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
One thing that wasn’t cancelled in 2020 was gardening. And those of us who already enjoy this earthy pursuit have noticed our numbers swell this year as neighbours, friends and…
Salvation Army’s Toy Appeal underway
For the 32nd year, Newcastle Permanent is joining with The Salvation Army to collect presents for kids and teenagers. “We’re calling on our people, their families and the local community…
Nikki set for virtual dance party
Central Coast local, Nikki Webster, is set to add happiness to the living rooms of kids all over Australia by hosting her live streaming event, Australia’s Biggest Trolls Dance Party,…
Mariners host fun day and Christmas Carols
Central Coast Mariners will host Carols on the Coast at Central Coast Stadium on December 20, with a day full of music, soccer, carols, and Christmas cheer. Gates will open…
Open house at Sunnylake Shores
Downsizing into an over-55s community often brings significant changes to lifestyle and budget, and just like people, they come in all different shapes and sizes. Ingenia Lifestyle Sunnylake Shores will…