Hamish ‘Jellyroll’ Baker is guest artist for 1st Saturday blues event
Hotel Gosford’s first Saturday Blues, Jazz and Roots will open up to out of towners from 7pm on March 4. This blues extravaganza will return the musical stylings of Hamish…
Out & About
Seven new water refill stations installed
Filling up your water bottle while you’re out and about on the Coast is about to get a whole lot easier, with the installation of seven new water refill stations….
Secret documents reveal serious failures by shark netting contractors
The NSW Opposition has called into question the current effectiveness and the future viability of the State Government’s current Shark Meshing ‘Bather Protection’ Program. Government appointed contractors failed to install…
Alive Plant Based Festival to be held in Kibble Park
A vegan, plant-based, festival will be held in Kibble Park, Gosford, on Saturday, March 25. “Our aim is to bring a positive light onto the vegan lifestyle by showcasing the…
Harvest Festival is planned to showcase hinterland full of hidden treasures
Central Coast Council has called on local farmers, businesses and event organisers to be a part of a new festival that focuses on the Coast’s valleys and mountains. The Harvest…
Girrakool Blues Festival is now a two day event
The second Girrakool Blues Festival and Barbeque is set to be bigger and better with a line-up of over 20 bands, including four international acts. The two-day music festival will…
Henry Kendall’s life explored
The Brisbane Water Historical Society will present an exhibition exploring the life of Henry Kendall from March 1 to May 31. It will be run in conjunction with the 2017…
Unique Aboriginal Corroboree and Cultural Festival to be held
The Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park will be hosting the Central Coast’s first Aboriginal Corroboree and Cultural Festival. The festival will have a variety of workshops which will include stone tool…
Spirituality in the Pub to explore its 2017 theme
Spirituality in the Pub will be exploring its 2017 theme in the Grange Hotel Function Room, Wyoming, from 7:30pm on March 7. Spirituality in the Pub (SIP) Central Coast is…
Free activities at Kariong Eco Garden
Ms Kathy Potter, from the Frog and Tadpole Society (FATS), will be visiting the Kariong Eco Garden on Sunday, February 12. On that day, Kariong Eco Garden will also be…
Brackets and Jam returns to Kincumba Mountain
Brackets and Jam will return to Kincumba Mountain Kiosk on February 10. February’s Brackets and Jam will feature the musical stylings of Chelsea Berman, Johnny Devilseed and Old Man Rubes,…
Metal mariachi and progressive folk return to Gosford
The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, will welcome back Mexican metal band, Kallidad, on February 10. After a few festivals in the local area, and a support slot with Tijuana Cartel, Sydney’s…
Two gatherings at Henry Kendall Cottage
Two gatherings celebrating Australia’s history were held at the Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum in January. Members of the Brisbane Water Historical Society attended the venue for their summer…
Boy injures himself on seed pod sculpture
An abstract art sculpture has been removed from Gosford’s Kibble Park after a boy was allegedly injured by the sculpture during Australia Day Eve celebrations. The metallic sculpture was shaped…
Kariong butcher is a National Sausage King finalist
Kariong butcher, Mr Jake Forbes, is set to sizzle on stage as Australia’s best butchers prepare to battle it out for the 2017 National Sausage King title in Hobart on…
Jane Caro to speak
The Inner Wheel District Committee Inc have announced author, broadcaster and journalist, Ms Jane Caro, as the guest speaker for the club’s Central Coast luncheon on April 1. The Luncheon…
Bryce Sainty nominated as new artist
A Woy Woy country music artist will be heading to the 2017 Country Music Channel Awards after being nominated for New Artist of the Year. Singer Bryce Sainty was nominated,…
Dance college seeks student home stay
NAISDA Dance College is appealing to Central Coast families to participate in the NAISDA Homestay Program, where they will have an opportunity to host a NAISDA student and welcome them…
Rhythm Hut to host fundraiser for Coast Shelter
A fundraiser for Coast Shelter will be held at the Rhythm Hut on February 4. The event will feature sets from Bec Pap and Jesse O’Neil_Hutchin and two high-octane sets…
Blind Human Rights Commissioner to talk about autobiography
Mr Graeme Innes will share his memories of love and support, of challenges and failures, when he speaks about his autobiography at Kincumber Library. Mr Innes, blind from birth, said…