Buses decorated for a good cause
The halls aren’t the only things that have been decked this festive season, with Busways Central Coast rolling out some specially decorated buses to spread holiday cheer and raise funds…
Out & About
Carols on the Coast returns to Central Coast Stadium
The Central Coast Mariners will launch Carols on the Coast at Central Coast Stadium on December 20. Headlined by former Hi-5 member, Nathan Foley, and the Little Quirks, carols will…
Working with trash is treasure for Jarrad Taylor
If you want to talk trash, Lake Munmorah’s Jarrad Taylor is your man. The 18-year-old, who is on the autism spectrum, has started working as a bin puller for Cleanaway,…
Friendship leads to Archibald success
A friendship established with a customer while she was working as a door greeter at Kmart, Erina Fair, has resulted in Jennifer Scott being named a finalist for the 2020…
Down in the Garden: A Beautiful Lawn
Your gardening writer is not the biggest fan of lawns, but I do see their use and their desirability, particularly for those who have a young family, enjoy outdoor games…
Potters’ annual ceramics sale
The Central Coast Potters Society will hold its annual Christmas ceramics sale at Gosford Regional Gallery from December 4-13. The exhibition will showcase a range of handmade ceramic pottery by…
1Coast wants all residents to have a Merry Recyclable Christmas
With tonnes of wrapping paper, decorations, food, packaging, bottles and unwanted gifts thrown out at Christmas time every year, the average Australian household is estimated to increase their waste by…
Community helps firies to pull up their (fire-rated) socks
Woy Woy CWA joined with other community organisations in the region to “pull their socks up for the firies” and donate 463 cooling neckties and 400 pairs of fire-rated socks…
Refreshing Watermelon, Feta & Coriander Salad
I’m back this week with one of my favourite Summer recipes: a coriander-lover’s twist on a modern classic. Try this once and I guarantee you’ll make great use of it…
Coast Shelter gears up for Christmas
Coast Shelter will be accepting donations up until December 24 for its annual Christmas appeal. Interim CEO, Jennifer Eddy, said many donations have already started to roll in. “The generosity…
NAISDA end of year performance
NAISDA Dance College will wind up its week-long End of Year Performance on December 5, following a week of celebration held at the college’s Central Coast Campus on Darkinjung land….
Umina Beach Markets turn five
Umina Beach Markets is set to celebrate its fifth birthday this December with its monthly event held on Sunday, December 20. Since opening in December 2015 with just 60 stalls,…
Film-makers break down barriers
Umina Beach locals are breaking down the barriers of sexual liberation by creating a film about pleasure, choices, and all the sticky challenges in between. Salad Daze is a short…
Woman risks homelessness over dog dispute
They may be man’s best friend, but would you risk becoming homeless for your dog? For Lake Munmorah’s Jen Sadler, the answer is yes. The 68-year-old Lakeside Leisure Village resident…
Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre
The Christmas Spirit has arrived at The Entrance with residents donating food to help those less fortunate this festive season through a Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre. Customers are…
Jacinta-Rose Burley has her eyes on Broadway
Twenty seven aspiring young creatives from the Central Coast have been awarded invaluable funding to support their artistic pursuits under the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts’ 10th annual awards program….
Bouddi Foundation of the Arts announces award winners
Almost 30 creative young people on the Central Coast received grant certificates, which will help them advance their studies and develop their craft, at the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts…
Young creatives recognised
Six budding young creatives from the Peninsula were recognised at this year’s Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Awards event held on Sunday, November 15. Acclaimed actor John Bell presented each…
Charity barbecue at Bourke Road store
The Bourke Road General Store and café is set to host a charity barbecue on Saturday, December 5, to help raise funds for cancer research. The Coastal Cruisers Charity BBQ…
Record breaking recovery for Little Terns
A year on from a callous attack, the North Entrance Little Tern colony is thriving. On December 1, 2019, the community was shocked by reports that three people had entered…