Bake a Change in the fight against animal cruelty
RSPCA is calling on animal lovers across the Central Coast to “bake a change” in the fight against animal cruelty for this year’s annual Cupcake Day on October 26. Last…
Out & About
Stick figures rise from the sand
A project that artist, Pete Rush, of Wamberal started “just for fun” has brought joy to countless residents and visitors to the Central Coast during the recent period of social…
Libraries reopen
Central Coast Council Library branches at Tuggerah, Bateau Bay, Erina and Umina Beach have reopened to the public. The branches opened their doors on June 1 offering limited services to…
Camera Club is runner-up in international competition
The Entrance Camera Club Inc. has continued its great run of international photography competition results, recently placing second in the Recent 39th George W Glennie Memorial Nature Salon. The annual…
Book Review – Then She Was Gone
Author: Lisa Jewell – Publisher: Random House – Ellie was fifteen. She had her whole life ahead of her. She was smart, pretty, popular, and had a fantastic boyfriend, Theo….
Salvos launch Digital Doorknock
After more than 55 years of knocking on doors each May, The Salvation Army is taking its Red Shield Appeal digital in response to coronavirus. Salvos chapters across the Coast…
One lucky lady wins $50,000
A Central Coast woman will have plenty of cash to bankroll her quarantine spending after winning $50,000 of an Instant Scratch-Its ticket. The top prize winning $4 ticket was purchased…
Project wants reports of whale sightings
The Central Coast Dolphin Project is wanting to hear of local whale and dolphin sightings. Project coordinator Mr Ronny Ling said some of the best spots to observe the whales…
Reptile Park re-opens … with a new member of the family
The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby will reopen its gates on June 1, following the further relaxing of social restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Director Tim Faulkner said the…
Puppy scams on the rise in COVID-19
Central Coast residents are being urged to be on the lookout for puppy related scams after a massive spike was noted by Scamwatch NSW. According to Scamwatch’s April report, incidences…
Harvest Festival goes online
It might not be the event Coast residents are used to, but the highly popular annual Harvest Festival will go ahead despite the coronavirus through an exciting new online format….
Artworks and messages of support from young community members wanted
Businesses across the globe and closer to home have had to change the way that they work to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions. Central Coast based community housing provider, Pacific Link…
Have your say on the Ourimbah railway station upgrade
The State Government is inviting commuters and residents to provide feedback on the proposed accessibility upgrade at Ourimbah railway station. Proposed work includes two new lifts connecting the existing footbridge…
Herb expert to present at 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium
Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill, the man behind Charmhaven based Herbie’s Spices, will be featured in the 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium on Food and Cookery in July. For almost 40 years, the…
Coast Opera Australia to take Gosford on a magical, musical adventure
The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but they’ll have nothing on Gosford when Coast Opera Australia takes over Central Coast Stadium with its An Afternoon with…
Actors wanted to perform in 12 Angry Men
Youth unemployment program, Eagle Arts Inc., is planning a production of the play, 12 Angry Men. Eagle Arts Coordinator, Gabrielle Worrall, said an announcement about auditions would be made soon,…
Red Cross calling service for those in isolation
COVID-19 restrictions may be easing across the country but for the unfortunate few still stuck in mandatory quarantine after returning from overseas life is still very much in lockdown. To…
Movie Review – What did Jack do?
(NETFLIX)Director: David Lynch – A train station where no trains stop. A dimly lit room where a suspect orders coffee. A smoking detective, bent on finding the truth. And a…
Greenaway girls get Coasties moving
Keeping active in lockdown has emerged as one of the great challenges of navigating the dos and don’ts of COVID-19, but one family from Erina is showing the rest of…
The Night Watchman – book review
Author: Louise ErdrichPubisher: Hachette – Louise Edrich’s new novel, The Night Watchman, has received wide acclaim for its shimmering setting, strong elegant writing, great characters and its intriguing story line…