Book review – The Mercies
It is Christmas Eve in 1617 in Vardø, a small island located off the coast in north-eastern Norway. Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave – Publisher: Pan McMillan UK Very north and…
Out & About
Real estate interest led to local development
Karen Askew, relates the story of Charles Staples – a councillor, businessman and road maker – and the namesake of one of our most popular lookouts. Charles Staples was a…
Avoca Beachside Markets update
UPDATE: The Avoca Markets have now been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns The well-known Avoca Beachside Markets will be resuming on Sunday, July 26, after being forced to stop…
Play time
Kids across the Coast will be spoilt for choice when it comes to playtime, with Central Coast Council delivering a mix of 18 new and improved playspaces across the Coast….
Fairy penguin rescued at Terrigal
A fairy penguin is in the care of Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) after coming ashore at Terrigal Beach. ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, said the penguin dubbed ‘Ariel’ by…
Community grants for teens and dragon boaters
Two community organisations have benefitted from a combined Community Matching Grants program. A partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Wyong Tuggerah, Kincumber and Terrigal, the grant program was held in…
Garden tour and induction day
Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden has announced it will hold a garden tour and induction on the second Saturday of each month. The tour and volunteer induction will be conducted…
Maurie Ellis dies: 60 years on the Peninsula
Long-time Peninsula resident Morsley “Maurie” Ellis died on Monday, June 15, at Peninsula Village. His son, Mr Mark Ellis, said his father was born in 1936 at Condobolin. Maurie with…
Coastal open space retained in planning statement
The Coastal Open Space System has been recognized in the interim Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted by Central Coast Council. Council met a NSW Government deadline with one day to…
Rotary club holds virtual dog show
The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water will hold a virtual Peninsula Pooch Parade between July 17 and August 14. “A virtual dog show is where owners submit pictures of their…
New mural for bus stop as Waggy Hall reopens
As Coronavirus restrictions ease, public venues in Wagstaffe are being targeted by community members for reopening and rejuvenation. Members of the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WKCA) have been undertaking…
CatholicCare Bushfire Relief program open to Coast residents
Central Coast families who’ve been financially impacted by the summer bushfires are being encouraged to apply for support under a new bushfire relief program. CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay recently…
MMAD reopens in Gosford
Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) are reopening their Gosford studios for aspiring young dancers, musicians and creatives to utilise these school holidays. From July 15, MMAD will host three days…
Bouddi reopens for campers
Bouddi National Park is once again welcoming visitors as residents and tourists flock to enjoy nature following the ease of travel restrictions, but if you want to camp out you…
A chance to work in the ‘most incredible locations’
For Ms Tyne Hamilton of Ettalong, being a field officer for the National Parks and Wildlife Service has given her the chance to work “in the most incredible locations” and…
Avoca Beach tree fighting for its life
A Norfolk Island Pine tree on Avoca Beach is fighting for its life after apparently being struck by lightning in recent weeks. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said an assessment…
How to train your dragon
It wasn’t exactly your typical birthday party when the Australian Reptile Park’s Kraken the Komodo dragon turned nine last week. The birthday cake was made of mincemeat and the presents…
Phantom calls for help
Users of the Kincumber-Davistown track are warned to keep on their guard after one user believes she uncovered an elaborate ruse to lure people off the pathway and into potential…
Lights, camera, action!
It’s been a week since cinemas across the Coast were given the green light to reopen and, while many are taking time to adapt to COVID restrictions and uncertainty plaguing…
Fairy Penguin gets shredded ahead of big date
For many, a pre-dawn winter workout can be a largely forgettable event, but for one group, a surprise visit from a fairy penguin made their bootcamp session one to remember….