Live From 5 returns in October
The wine and food festival, Live From 5, will be back at Kibble Park from October 7. Live From 5 kicks off at 5pm each night, and fi nishes at…
Out & About
Phil and Trudy return from the USA in time for Hotel Gosford show
The third and last of the Women in Blues, Jazz and Roots series for Hotel Gosford’s First Saturday Blues Nights will feature one of the foremost tirelessly touring folk blues…
Five Lands Walk attracted 18,000
More than 18,000 people participated in 2016s 5 Lands Walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal. The 2016 Walk, which took place on June 25, was the eleventh annual Five Lands…
19Twenty to perform on the mountain
After a massive year performing at major festivals all over Australia, popular blues and roots act, 19Twenty, will be performing a special one off show at the iconic Mangrove Mountain…
The Rhythm Hut to have a big third birthday party
The Rhythm Hut is celebrating three years in their space on Faunce St with three big live performances on August 12. The Strides, the Rhythm Hunters and The Kava Kings…
Council evicts progress association from their hall
The Macmasters Beach Progress Association have warned that the Macmasters Beach Progress Hall may have seen its last community function, as the new Central Coast Council has issued the Association…
Arts society honours former president
The Central Coast Art Society (CCAS) honoured the achievements of former Society president, Ms Margaret Hardy, with an afternoon tea in the Gosford Regional Gallery Foyer. Over 80 guests attended…
10th International Highland Dancing Championships to be the biggest
Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc. are preparing for the 10th International Highland Dancing Championships, to be held at the Niagara Park Stadium, from July 29 to August 1. Central Coast…
Film & Media Stars at Kincumber High
Kincumber High School will give community members the opportunity to go ‘back to school’ to launch Education week on Saturday, July 30. The community will have the opportunity to attend…
Community to fight to save Wamberal Memorial Hall and park
The Wamberal Community Group has started a petition to save Wamberal Memorial Hall, according to group spokesperson, Mr Richard Wells. The petition was launched on July 2 to seek the…
Fashion retailer to close after 22 years
Bev Benson Fashions, one of Gosford’s most longstanding retailers, will close its doors for the last time on June 30. Retailer and former Gosford resident, Ms Bev Benson, moved to…
New Feathered Friends interactive bird show at Australian Reptile Park
Iconic birds of prey, parrots and cockatoos will be demonstrating their aerial acrobatics in a new Feathered Friends interactive bird show at the Australian Reptile Park in July. Taking place…
Changed free car parking arrangements in Gosford
According to the Central Coast Council, very low usage and the availability of other free parking in Gosford’s city centre will see the former Kibbleplex site’s commuter car park close…
Garry Purchase wins the Tony Donovan First Prize
The 2016 Reconciliation Art Show is a free exhibition featured at the Gosford Regional Gallery until July 17, in conjunction with National Reconciliation week. The NSW Fair Trading commissioner, Mr…
The Bold and The Beautiful art exhibition in Holgate
An exhibition of work by much-loved Central Coast art teacher, Zoe Fletcher, entitled The Bold and The Beautiful runs from June 1 to 28 at the new Bamboo Buddha in…
Ragtime Orchestra toentertain at Laycock Street
The New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra will return to Laycock Street Theatre on Sunday June 19. The orchestra has been wowing audiences at seniors’ week concerts, jazz and music…
National medals and clasps for long serving volunteers
Five volunteer members of Marine Rescue Central Coast were acknowledged for their years of volunteer community service on Saturday, April 31. Three were presented with a National Medal for 15…
New motor sport facility at Lisarow
Central Coast residents now have access to some of the world’s best pickup trucks and American cars with the appointment of the Brian Hilton Motor Group as a Performax International…
Treehouse juggernaut to perform at Wyoming
Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestseller, The 52 Storey Treehouse, hits the stage at Laycock Street Community Theatre from May 12-13. The team behind the hit adaptations of The 13…
Social Justice group to present ‘must see’ movie
“Recent news events put seeking asylum back front and centre for yet another election campaign,” said Central Coast for Social Justice spokesperson, Ms Jo Merrick. “So our screening of the…