Jopuka Productions confirms season reboot in August
One of the Coast’s leading youth arts bodies, Jopuka Productions, will return in August. Providing theatre opportunities for young people aged 12 to 30, Jopuka joined the Coast’s art scene…
Out & About
A sweet Heart in anyone’s language
When four month old joey, Bouddi, was abandoned by his mum in the Parma wallaby enclosure at the Australian Reptile Park, staff sprang into action. Bouddi means “heart” in various…
The Coast is open for locals too
With the July school holidays approaching, Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to consider a “staycation”, rather than travelling out of the region for a getaway. By exploring the region’s…
Dye-ing for a new look?
Bensville 10-year-old, Lainee Parada, is laying the groundwork for an early career in the fashion industry after teaming up with the Coast’s homegrown streetwear brand, drøm to launch a new…
Book Review – A Gentleman in Moscow
Author: Amor Towles Publisher: Penguin – Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov, a recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his days in house…
Who is the Reluctant Book Critic?
Have you ever wondered who it is hiding behind this book? Well, in case you missed the introduction of our Book Reviews at the beginning of this year, it all…
Designs wanted
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association is looking for designs to “beautify” the central garden in Wagstaffe Square. The Association has decided to hold a competition for concept entries of durable art…
Goodbye Narelle, music of the community
Narelle Jones had been a music teacher, choir and community organiser and civil justice advocate through her 58 years. She had a love of languages and had studied both Latin…
Lifting of restrictions on food courts and small gatherings welcomed
Central Coast residents have enjoyed even more freedom last weekend, after the NSW Government’s latest lot of easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect on June 13. The changes lifted…
5 Lands Walk goes Musical
Although the 5 Lands Walk had to be cancelled this year, the Opening Ceremony will go ahead in a slightly amended format – a live streamed premiere film event on…
Her own teeth, a sense of humour and an able body
She might be 100 years old, but Ms Betty Smith of Ettalong still has all her own teeth, a wicked sense of humour and an able body, according to granddaughter…
Neighbourhood Centre makes a real difference
Community workers are the quiet achievers and the backbone of our society, but they rarely get the recognition that they deserve, says San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Manager, Clr Jillian Hogan….
Community First Credit Union Raises $1M for McGrath Foundation
The Central Coast’s Community First Credit Union has raised $1M for the McGrath Foundation since 2009. Over the past 11 years, Community First, with financial services stores at Erina Fair…
Lake Haven Recreation Centre has reopened
Central Coast Council has reopened Lake Haven Recreation Centre in accord with the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The centre reopened on June 13 along with the Gosford Olympic Pool…
Paddle steamer wreck gives Maitland Bay its name
This year is the 122st anniversary of the wreck of the paddle steamer SS Maitland, in a small oceanic bay which now bears the name Maitland Bay. The iron paddle…
Foundation supports We Care Connect and Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Two community organisations working to make the Central Coast a better place have received grant funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. We Care Connect and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance…
Enough venom to kill 100 people
The Australian Reptile Park has broken the record for the most coastal taipan raw venom from a single yield. The Park’s taipan, Whiplash, broke its own record, yielding enough venom…
Walkabout Wildlife Park Reopens
It’s all sytems go at the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park at Calga, which reopened its doors to the public on June 1. Operations Manager, Tassin Barnard, said it was a…
Opening of live music venues eagerly awaited
NSW Labor has called on the Berejiklian Government to name a date for music and live entertainment venues to reopen their doors. “NSW is the only state without a plan…
Book Review – Prey
This is the second book of a series about investigative reporter Olivia Wolfe. Author: L.A. Larkin –Publisher: Clan Destine Press – She is a tough, rides a Harley-Davidson, has a…