National Day of Deep Consciousness recommended
Gosford Anglican Priest, Fr Rod Bower, says he would support a national day of prayer as suggested by church group, Family Voice Australia, in response to the coronavirus, but he…
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Erina Fair urges residents to continue to support local retailers
Erina Fair has urged residents to continue to support local retailers during the coronavirus pandemic, with the Centre remaining fully open with extra safety precautions in place. Centre Manager, Stephen…
5 Lands Walk will not return until 2021
The popular 5 Lands Walk has been added to the growing list of events that will not go ahead this year as the Coronavirus crackdown continues. 5 Lands Walk Committee…
ANZAC Day commemorations cancelled across the Coast
RSL NSW has confirmed that ANZAC Day services on the Coast have officially been cancelled as the organisation takes steps to safeguard the community from Coronavirus. In a statement released…
Supermarkets make changes to cope with panic buying
Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have rolled out new measures for COVID-19 vulnerable customers. Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets have both announced temporary additional shopping hours to ensure that those most at…
Laycock St Theatre programmes cancelled until at least April 30
Central Coast Council has advised that all shows due to take place at Laycock St Theatre have been postponed until at least April 30, as Council moves to curb all…
Mobile phone detection program warning period completed
Central Coast drivers are warned that if they are caught on camera using their mobile phone while behind the wheel, they could receive a $344 fine, or a $457 fine…
Flavours by the Sea cancelled
Central Coast Council has cancelled its Flavours by the Sea celebration as COVID-19 precautions come into effect around the Coast. A spokesperson for Council said the decision to cancel the…
Have your say on leisure and lifestyle facilities
Central Coast Council wants to know how you find its leisure and lifestyle facilities across the region. Community members can share their insights on Council’s leisure centres and pools, theatres…
Three pioneering lifesavers a part of SLS NSW Colour Party
In celebration of International Women’s Day an inspiring group of women pioneers in the surf life saving movement came together at Surf Life Saving NSW’s State Championships on March 8….
Two community groups receive a share of $16,600
Two community groups working to make the Central Coast a better place, have each received a share of $16,600, courtesy of Freemasons on the Central Coast, Central Coast Bulldogs and…
BOOK Review – American Dirt
When I think of Acapulco I think of sun, beaches, resorts and the Love Boat (for those old enough to remember that show). Author: Jeanine CumminsPublisher: Tinder Press What I…
New theatre program for young people
Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has launched a new theatre program for young people on the Coast. Presented by RYSS’ Youth Arts Warehouse in Gosford, the Write, Act, Belong program…
Award-winning a cappella singing group to perform
CANCELLED Coastal A Cappella, the Coast’s homegrown award-winning a cappella singing group, is preparing to compete in the a cappella national championships in May. Prior to that, they’ll be performing…
Woy Woy Philosophers Society
Missive #12: Do I exist? “I think I’ve had an epiphany Joffa.” It wasn’t that unusual for Thommo to have an epiphany – sometimes he could have up to three…
Movie Review – The Invisible Man
Director: Leigh Whannel The Invisible Man, an Australian-American co-production written and produced by Melbourne-born Leigh Whannell has already made quite an impact at the box office, grossing over $100 million….
Three new exhibitions at Gosford Regional Gallery
Gosford Regional Gallery will feature three exhibitions in March, all focused on showcasing the work of up-and-coming artists. Central Coast residents are invited to explore the work of finalists for…
Fairhaven art exhibition at Gosford Hospital
A new art exhibition featuring works created by Fairhaven employees has opened at Gosford Hospital. Gilded Menagerie is an exhibition of artworks collaboratively created by the Fairhaven ReCreate supported employee…
Dignity Drive aims to end period poverty
Woolworths stores at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow are calling on residents to get behind Share the Dignity’s annual Dignity Drive in March to support the fight to end period poverty…
Gosford Bush Poets to have another big night
Organisers are hoping for another big night when Gosford Bush Poets meet on Wednesday, March 25, at Hotel Gosford . The previous meeting had people falling about laughing, said spokesman…