Time for a refresher on snake bite first aid
The Australian Reptile Park is advising people to be cautious as the warmer weather brings snakes out of hibernation all over the Central Coast. Households are urged to keep grass…
Out & About
Have you been Discovered?
The search to find the coast’s next big voice is poised to begin once again with the return of Central Coast Council’s Discovered program. A professional development program for local…
Bouddi Arts Trail to be held on long weekend
The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm. Twelve local artists and artisans…
Down in the Garden: Your own homegrown Christmas
2020 has not been kind or easy for any of us but one thing we can all rely on is that gardening is never cancelled! Summer is a bountiful time…
Book Review – Deacon King Kong
Author: James McBride – Publisher: Doubleday – Causeway Housing Projects were built in South Brooklyn in the 40’s to house the Italians that worked on the docks. But its 1969…
Rotary hears about rainforest book
Tascott author Mr Peter Fisher has spoken at the Rotary Club of Umina Beach about his new book, Tales from the Rainforest. The book details the history and heritage of…
Trolley loads of groceries donated to Mary Mac’s Place
The Rotary Club of Umina has donated trolley loads of groceries from a weekend collection at a local supermarket to Woy Woy charity Mary Mac’s Place. Club president Mr Bruce…
Watercolour Society launches springtime exhibition
The Central Coast Watercolour society will hold its springtime exhibition, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour in a wide range of styles and subject matter, from September 25. The free…
Senior Citizens’ Club to reconvene under a new banner
It’s been closed since March, but now the Long Jetty and District Senior Citizens’ Club Inc. is preparing to reconvene under a new banner. The club has rebranded into the…
Spring cleansing – time to detox
As we continue our Spring Cleansing and Self Care theme, we’re diving into the topic of detoxification and so I thought I’d draw on the expertise of my good friend…
Sip Paint and Laugh at Ettalong Bowling Club
Organisers at Ettalong Bowling Club are hosting a series of Sip, Paint, and Laugh nights for anyone who needs a fun night out and wants to show off their artistic…
Stars of the Central Coast will NOT return in 2020
The annual fundraiser usually sees notable locals from all walks of life battle it out on the dance floor while raising funds for the Cancer Council of NSW Central Coast’s…
Nine gardens open for public viewing
Nine of the north’s most lush gardens are set to open for public viewing as part of the 2020 Wyong District Garden Competition. With judging currently underway, the nine gardens…
Finalists in the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services’ Community Awards
Two Central Coast locals have been named finalists in the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services’ Community Awards (RESCA). The awards are designed to recognise emergency service personnel who have…
Council launches online gardening workshops
Four online Green Living Workshops have been launched by Central Coast Council, giving people skills in how to take care of their garden and Live Green. Kicking off in honour…
Local surgeon cleared to return to Africa for life-saving work
A medical surgeon from Copacabana can continue his life-saving work in the famine-ridden parts of Ethiopia and Tanzania, after receiving the green light to return on humanitarian grounds. Dr Andrew…
Book review – 28 Summers
Author: Elin Hilderbrand – Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton – One of the drawbacks of finishing a book is that I have to find another one to read. This shouldn’t be…
100 not out, and still going strong
Harry May of Daleys Point turns 100 on September 15 but he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Still living independently at The Cove retirement village, Mr May does…
Inspired – Sculptor meets Author
What happens when you put a book, a sculpture and a lagoon together? Sculptor Pete Rush has paid tribute to local Author, Nina Angelo, by creating a sculpture in Cockrane…
Car boot sale put on hold until next year
Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club has cancelled its monthly car boot sale and barbecue for the rest of the year. Club president Mr Ian Taylor said the event which was…