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…
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Book Review – The Dictionary of Lost Words
Author: Pip WilliamsPublisher: Affirm Press The Dictionary of Lost Words is the debut novel by South Australian writer, pip Williams. It is set in Oxford from 1879 and based on…
Permits for non-desexed cats and dogs
Central Coast residents who own a non-desexed cat or a dog classified as restricted or dangerous could be in for a shock. The State Government will introduce annual permits for…
Coast Shelter launches new format charity sleepout
Coast Shelter is calling on Coasties to join the cause and sleep Rough4aNight in a sleepout with a difference. 2020 was to be the 10th anniversary of Coast Shelter’s regular…
Family, community and party … a champion of the Coast passes
The Central Coast lost one of its greatest champions when former Member for Gosford and Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks passed away on June 19 at the age of 90. Born…
The Singing Caddie lights up The Voice
Woy Woy resident Paul Stevens, a.k.a The Singing Caddie lit up the stage of the Channel 9 series The Voice during its the Blind Auditions. The 79 year old Englishman…
Council commits to online events in response to COVID-19
Central Coast Council is continuing to transition some of its most popular community events to an online format in order to keep Central Coast residents connected, inspired and entertained. The…
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…
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…