Budgewoi mural celebrates Unity in Diversity
A small team of local artists has created a mural painting in Budgewoi celebrating the theme, Unity in Diversity. It takes pride of place on the fence of Budgewoi Corner…
Out & About
‘Because We Care’ Boutique to launch a teen empowerment program
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s ‘Because We Care’ Boutique is to launch a teen empowerment program after winning the June round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program. Established by the…
Seeing Eye Dog Appeal sets $500,000 fundraising target
The Petbarn Foundation and Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs have partnered for the seventh year in a row to raise much needed funds to assist people who are blind or…
Locals to star in The Credeaux Canvas
Two Central Coast talents are set to star in what could be Sydney’s first professional play post-lockdown. Umina Beach’s Samson Alston and Gosford’s Tom Kelly have both been cast in…
Look who’s got a baby sister
The Australian Reptile Park has welcomed its second koala joey born this breeding season. A little sister to Elsa, who was born last year and attracted a lot of online…
Book Review – Hidden Valley Road (Inside the Mind of an American Family)
The Galvin family consist of Don, Mimi, Donald, Jim, John, Brian, Michael, Richard, Joe, Mark, Matt, Peter, Margaret, Mary. Author: Robert KolkerPublisher: Quercus Two parents, ten boys, two girls –…
Coastal Twist planned for Halloween weekend
The Central Coast’s own PRIDE and LGBTIQ arts and culture festival, Coastal Twist, has been postponed. Festival Founder and Director, Glitta Supernova, confirmed this year’s event was being pushed back…
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre offers a SecondBite
While the Coast may be slowly returning to some semblance of normality, for many residents the financial fallout from COVID-19 is still a grim reality and one local neighbourhood centre…
New Rotary president at Woy Woy
The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has a new president, starting Wednesday, July 1. Ms Joan Redmond is taking over from outgoing-president Mr Don Tee. The changeover of presidents was…
Gallery re-opens in Ettalong
Artwork of the national president of the Australian Society of Marine Artists, Ms Karen Bloomfield, will feature at an Ettalong gallery now that it has re-opened. The Art Studios Cooperative…
Grocery hampers delivered to three hundred disadvantaged families
Three hundred Central Coast families disadvantaged under the COVID-19 restrictions have received grocery hampers this week thanks to the efforts of schools and local businesses across the Tuggerah Lakes Learning…
Council’s school holiday program to be online
Central Coast Council Library Services (CCCLS) has released its winter school holiday program, with professional magician, Joel Howlett, set to star. Due to COVID-19, the program will be delivered exclusively…
Peninsula loses ‘all-time great sporting identity’
The Peninsula has lost one of its all-time great sporting identities with the passing of David Frazer on June 6, according to Southern Spirit Cricket Club life member Mr Warwick…
Award winner finds success as ‘mature model’
A local actress and model has been named International Mature Model of the Year on an entertainment industry website. Ms Amanda Benson of Umina said: “The industry has embraced the…
Book Review – The Dictionary of Lost Words
Author: Pip WilliamsPublisher: Affirm Press The Dictionary of Lost Words is the debut novel by South Australian writer, pip Williams. It is set in Oxford from 1879 and based on…
Permits for non-desexed cats and dogs
Central Coast residents who own a non-desexed cat or a dog classified as restricted or dangerous could be in for a shock. The State Government will introduce annual permits for…
Coast Shelter launches new format charity sleepout
Coast Shelter is calling on Coasties to join the cause and sleep Rough4aNight in a sleepout with a difference. 2020 was to be the 10th anniversary of Coast Shelter’s regular…
Family, community and party … a champion of the Coast passes
The Central Coast lost one of its greatest champions when former Member for Gosford and Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks passed away on June 19 at the age of 90. Born…
The Singing Caddie lights up The Voice
Woy Woy resident Paul Stevens, a.k.a The Singing Caddie lit up the stage of the Channel 9 series The Voice during its the Blind Auditions. The 79 year old Englishman…
Council commits to online events in response to COVID-19
Central Coast Council is continuing to transition some of its most popular community events to an online format in order to keep Central Coast residents connected, inspired and entertained. The…