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…
Out & About
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….
Blood runners – motorcycle volunteers deliver life support
Volunteer motorcyclists’ medical courier service, Blood Bikes Australia, has started up on the Central Coast, and is actively looking for healthcare providers and volunteers to join the organisation. The primary…
Inner Wheel Wyong and Germany donate funds to Rural Fire Service
Charmhaven Rural Fire Service (RFS) has received a $7,000 donation from the Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of Wyong. IWC Wyong members met at Charmhaven RFS on June 30 to present…
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…
‘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…