5 Lands Walk attracted a record 23,000 participants
Clear blue skies, warm sun, a passing parade of whales, a full and diverse programme, including the Opening Night ceremony, and stunning exhibitions by local artists, were all highlights of…
Out & About
Chefs return to Woy Woy from New York
[Woy Woy] Chefs Mr Matty Bennett and Mr Rupert Noffs have returned to the Peninsula after having run a restaurant in New York. After leading the kitchen at a Sydney…
Firefighter receives long service medal
[Woy Woy] One of the Peninsula’s longest-serving volunteer firefighters was honoured for his outstanding commitment to his community on May 20, Rural Fire Service Volunteer Appreciation Day. Mr Chris Francis…
CWA branch celebrates 86 years
The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy branch celebrated its 86th birthday on June 6 at its Woy Woy hall. Members held a birthday luncheon to celebrate the milestone and to…
Norma celebrates 100th birthday
[Umina] Norma Peterson has celebrated her 100th birthday at a local retirement village. In May, she became one of six residents who have reached their 100th birthday at Peninsula Village…
Pelican feeding tourism opportunities explored
Pelican feeding at The Entrance has been identified as an activity for review in the development of a Tourism Opportunity Plan, according to Central Coast Council staff. Council’s Directorate of…
Free graffiti removal kits available
Central Coast Council is urging Coast residents to be part of the solution in reducing graffiti in the community, by offering free graffiti removal kits at all Central Coast libraries…
Circa Contemporary Circus brings Wolfgang to life
These school holidays, get little theatre lovers into Wolfgang, a school holiday circus show with a classical twist, coming to The Art House, Wyong, on July 19 and 20. In…
Playgrounds funding available on Central Coast
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, welcomed the government’s announcement to increase open spaces and inclusive playgrounds across NSW, following a $120m funding injection to improve local communities. Premier, Ms…
Australian Reptile Park to celebrate 60 years
The Australian Reptile Park is turning 60 years old and is throwing a two-week long birthday extravaganza to celebrate during the school holidays. July 2018 marks the sixth decade that…
Poetica hailed as a success
Poetica was presented by the Central Coast Chorale on April 22. The Chorale, directed by Mr Christopher Bowen OAM, with soloist, Ms Elke Hook, sang to a full house at…
Top Dog Film Festival coming to Avoca
Top Dog Film Festival is making its way to Avoca Beach Picture Theatre this July. The program is comprised of short films by independent filmmakers around the globe and explores…
BluesAngels to play at the Troubadour
Local band Blues Angels will play at the Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club on June 23. Club president Mr Michael Fine said: “The BluesAngels were formed here on the…
Bays Art show
The Bays Community Group Art Show will return to The Bays Community Hall this July. Opening night is July 20, with the exhibition also running over July 21 and 22….
Beverly Hopkins and Mars Food Australia receive volunteer awards
Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) has announced the winners of the 2018 Volunteer Awards, on May 30, at their annual Volunteering Expo. The Expo saw 38 community organisations come together to…
Harvest Festival receives $20,000 grant from Destination NSW
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, announced that Harvest Festival Central Coast received $20,000 in Round One of the NSW Government’s 2018 Incubator Event Fund. The…
Social Justice Group formed to tackle the issue of homelessness
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Church, Warnervale, has formed a Social Justice Group to tackle the issue of homelessness on the Central Coast. “One in 200 people in Australia are without…
Central Coast Opera Children’s Chorus to perform with Opera Australia
The Art House is giving 20 Central Coast children the opportunity to appear on stage alongside the stars of Opera Australia’s Madame Butterfly. when it comes to The Art House…
Children’s show for Clown Doctors
The Jitterbugs, a special unit of The Humour Foundation’s Clown Doctors, will perform at Ettalong Diggers on July 12. The Jitterbugs will be performing a show for children, with all…
Harvest Festival has Free shuttle bus
Central Coast Council is celebrating fresh, seasonal, local produce over the June long weekend, with a special focus on a lesser known gem of the region, the hinterland. From June…