First Central Coast Festival of Women being held
The first Central Coast Festival of Women will be held from March 3 to 11 and aims to unite many different events celebrating women’s contributions to the community. The Festival…
Out & About
Cartoon ‘Lost’ while driving by Kynan Hughes
It’s easy to get lost on the Central Coast, particularly when you and your partner have very different memories of the destination. Our new cartoonist Kynan Hughes tackles the age-old dilemma of…
Sale donations wanted at Wagstaffe
The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association’s Trash ‘N’ Treasure sale will be held on March 31. The association is seeking donations of unwanted items, to be delivered to the Association on Thursday,…
Bridge club introduces new activities
The Brisbane Water Bridge Club has announced it will continue to hold its regular sessions from Monday to Saturday at the Ettalong Club. However, this year it also intends to…
Scottish folk singer performs at Woy Woy
The Troubadour will present Scotland’s Alistair Brown in a performance on Sunday, March 11, at the CWA Hall, Woy Woy. Brown has been singing the old songs and new songs…
Try N Fly Day at Central Coast Airport
The Central Coast Aero Club’s annual Try N Fly Day returns to Warnervale on February 24. “For the past three years, we’ve held Try N Fly to offer highly discounted…
Russian Folk Orchestra to perform in Wyong
The Sydney Balalaika Orchestra will perform at The Art House on March 10. The Sydney Balalaika Orchestra is a 28 piece Russian Folk Orchestra, based in Sydney, and is the…
New ideas sought for The Lakes Festival
The Lakes Festival is celebrating its fourth year in November, and Central Coast Council is looking for new and exciting event ideas to join the 2018 Festival Program. The Lakes…
Vale Grant McBride
The Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, and the Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, said it was with great sadness that they had been informed of the passing…
Proposed Plateau Harvest Trail to help farmers
A $26,500 Stronger Communities Grant will assist with the development of a permanent Central Coast Plateau Harvest Trail, according to Ms Lorraine Wilson, Chair of the Central Coast Plateau Chamber…
Coast wide bicycle, pedestrian mobility plans
Central Coast Council has launched the ‘Our Coast, Our Pathways’ project, which will see the development of a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Central Coast Bike Plan for…
Cartoon Hughes Erosion
Our new Cartoonist Kynan Hughes takes a look at Erosion. Beach erosion across the Central Coast, from Umina to the Entrance is an increasingly big issue. Though a broader look…
Business Awards open to all businesses
The Gosford-Erina and Coastal (GEC) Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of Gosford RSL Club as the key naming rights sponsor for the 2018 Business Awards. “Gosford RSL has…
Liberals stand up for Australia Day
The Liberal Party embarked on a local campaign for Australia Day to remain on January 26 in the lead up to the national holiday. Australia Day community listening posts were…
Parliament remembers Barry Cohen
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, made a condolence speech in the Commonwealth House of Representatives for the former Member for Robertson and Labor Minister, Barry Cohen, who passed away…
Tree group prepares for National Tree Day
The Grow Urban Street Trees community group is preparing a day of tree planting for National Tree Day on Sunday, July 29. Group publicity officer Ms Debbie Sunartha that now…
Duo and folk singer to appear at folk club
An Australian father and son duo and an English folk singer are coming to the Troubadour folk club at Woy Woy at 7 pm on Saturday, February 24. The Gary…
Updated map of Brisbane Water is released
Marine Rescue Central Coast has released an updated colour map of Brisbane Water. The updated Guide to Brisbane Water is laminated for use on boats. The publication shows all current…
Margaret Smith recognised for her community service
Glengara Retirement Village, Tumbi Umbi, resident, Ms Margaret Smith, has taken out the Highly Commended Community Service and Activity, Central Coast Australia Day, Award. Ms Smith spent three years as…
Stephen Emerson awarded OAM for services to veterans
Long Jetty resident, Mr Stephen Emerson, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal, in the general division, for his services to veterans and their families. Mr Emerson’s services to veterans…