Rotary club hears of tank and solar panel success
Tanks and solar panels installed by the Rotary Club of Umina Beach at a primary school in Papua New Guinea have proved a success. In a letter from the Vakuta…
Out & About
Glen Miller Orchestra tribute show to perform at The Art House
The Glen Miller Orchestra tribute show will celebrate its long-awaited return to Australia, by performing at a number of venues including at the Wyong Art House, on Friday, September 8….
Ross McGregor and band to perform at Bateau Bay Hotel
Country singer and musician, Mr Ross McGregor, and his band will perform at Bateau Bay Hotel as part of the Central Coast Country Music Festival. Mr McGregor has performed at…
Japanese flavoured Bonsai Society celebrations
To celebrate its 20th birthday, the Bonsai Society of the Central Coast is hosting a fun day for the family with a Japanese flavour, on Saturday, September 2, in the…
Multi-award winning micro brewery and venue runs on solar
The owners of the FogHorn Brewhouse in Erina have decided to take a stand on sustainability. The venue’s co-owners, Mr James Garvey and Mr Shawn Sherlock, said they were serious…
Entries sought for the Gosford District Garden Competition
A group of committed volunteers are now running the Gosford District Garden Competition in 2017 with a grant from Central Coast Council. “We look forward to the support and participation…
Glee club to perform show at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Glee Club will be performing their show Showbiz at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall in August. The Pearl Beach Glee Club was originally formed in the 1950s…
‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’
St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, will host ‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’ on July 29. ‘Jammin’ 4 The Homeless’ is a charitable evening of modern and Christian music and singing that…
‘Love is Love’ at The Art House
Dance Editorial Productions will bring their latest production, ‘Love is Love’, to Wyong’s The Art House on August 11. Inspired by the greatest Shakespearean stories revolving around love, lies, family…
Stats are in: Huge turnout enjoys 5Lands Walk
The 2017 5Lands Walk was a heavenly event for many of the more than 20,000 participants, according to organisers. Clear blue skies, crisp, fresh, winter air and a cavalcade of…
Banjo’s skate park and other upgrades for Terrigal Lagoon Reserve
Central Coast Council is giving the foreshore of Terrigal Lagoon a makeover, opening up more recreational opportunities for the local community. The foreshore is already a popular spot with local…
Oliver Downes from Melbourne to The Rhythm Hut
Melbourne singer songwriter, Mr Oliver Downes, will perform at The Rhythm Hut on July 7. Mr Downes, who is on a NSW/ACT tour, is sharing music from his 2016 debut…
Emma McBride to speak to ABC Friends
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, will be the guest speaker at the ABC Friends Central Coast meeting on July 6. Ms McBride was elected in 2016 and has previously…
Order of Australia to Peter James for services to Surf Life Saving
Mr Peter James, of Terrigal, has been named in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his services to Surf Life Saving. Mr James has had a long career in…
Gosford Kariong Storm juniors review the first half of their season
The Gosford Kariong Storm junior rugby league teams headed into the long weekend break having done the club proud during the first half of the 2017 season. The Storm’s sole…
Order of Australia to Ross Robinson
Holgate resident, Mr Ross Robinson, has been honoured in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his services to horology. Horology is the study and measurement of time and encompasses…
The Troublesome Priest documentary to appear on ABC TV
Father Rod Bower, Archdeacon of the Central Coast in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, is the subject of a new documentary called The Troublesome Priest. A synopsis of the new…
Central Coast groups will receive $152,407 in grants
Groups on the Central Coast will receive $152,407 in the latest round of grants announced by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. In total, the Foundation announced grants of more than $830,000…
Kincumber Rotary holds Pride of Workmanship awards night
The Rotary Club of Kincumber held its vocational Pride of Workmanship awards night at the Davistown RSL on Monday, May 29. Four awards were made, three to individual high achievers,…
Pride of Workmanship Awards presentation held
The Rotary Club of Gosford City recently conducted its Pride of Workmanship Awards presentation program at the Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford. Pride of Workmanship awards were made to outstanding…