YIPA auditions underway
Preparations are currently underway for the 2017 Youth in Performing Arts (YIPA) Concert series which will take place at Laycock St Community Theatre in May. The YIPA concert series will…
Out & About
Century Challenge Cycle ride to be held in May
The Rotary Clubs of Erina and Gosford North will be holding the 17th annual Central Coast Century Challenge Cycle ride at the Mt Penang Parklands on Sunday, May 21. There…
Mark Skuse appointed as senior coach at Terrigal Avoca
A new coach and some returning talent have Terrigal Avoca AFL club eyeing a successful season. Terrigal Avoca have appointed experienced midfielder, Mr Mark Skuse, as senior coach after Mr…
Musicians Making a Difference launch state of the art recording studio
Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) have recently launched a state of the art recording studio in the heart of Gosford. Thanks to the support of Ms Lucy Wicks MP, the…
International ABC video journalist and author to speak out
The Central Coast Branch of the Friends of the ABC will host a talk by Melbourne-based journalist and Friends’ National Campaign Manager, Jeff Waters. The function will be held at…
Four new exhibitions at Regional Gallery
Following the recent success of two exhibitions during the holiday period, Gosford Regional Gallery opened four new exhibitions on February 18. The four shows are: Australian exotica, a nationally significant…
Warm up party for Narara Music Festival at the Rhythm Hut
The Rhythm Hut Gosford will host a warm up party featuring the acts scheduled to play at the returning Narara Music Festival. A long-dormant event, the Narara Music Festival, is…
International folk and roots act to feature at 5 Lands Experience
The March 5 Lands Experience at The Rhythm Hut in Faunce St, Gosford, features international folk and roots act Chad Wilkins. Mystic Minstrel, Chad Wilkins, is an American/Australian singer-songwriter bringing…
Pop up Council engagement stalls at Kincumber and Green Point
Council leaders will be on hand to answer residents’ questions, ideas and concerns at a third series of pop up engagement stalls. Council has spoken with almost 1,000 residents at…
New-old Narara Music Festival to be held in Kariong
The new-old Narara Music Festival rolls into Mt Penang Gardens, Kariong, on Saturday, May 6, with 12 indie rock, blues and psych bands taking to the stage at a true…
Julie Vaughan wins NSW Local Government Minister’s Award
One of Central Coast Council’s Group Leaders has been awarded the NSW Local Government Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government. Council Group Leader, Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, received…
Julie Vaughan wins NSW Local Government Minister’s Award
One of Central Coast Council’s Group Leaders has been awarded the NSW Local Government Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government. Council Group Leader, Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, received…
Students to learn about dental hygiene and vision impairment
Narara Public School students will have opportunities to learn about dental hygiene and vision impairment as a result of visits to the school. Kindergarten and Year 1 students at Narara…
Williamson play at Little Theatre
Woy Woy Little Theatre is about to present a David Williamson play after a gap of several years. The theatre company’s latest production, David Williamson’s When Dad Married Fury, is…
Umina singer cast in opera
A Umina singer has been cast in Central Coast Opera’s upcoming production of Carmen. Ms Siena Palmer has been cast as Mercedes, a friend of titular character Carmen, who along…
Sydney Hotshots Secret Fantasies Tour in Woy Woy
The Sydney Hotshots’ Secret Fantasies Tour is on its way to Woy Woy Leagues Club and Coast Community News have four double passes to give away. Don’t miss your chance…
ACF to run Clean Up Australia Day site
The Central Coast Branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation will be running the Clean Up Australia Day site at West Gosford’s Adcock Park on Sunday morning, March 5. The location…
African influenced folk at Forest of Tranquillity
Miriam Lieberman will bring her brand of African influenced-folk to Ourimbah’s Forest of Tranquillity in March. The singer songwriter will perform at 7:00pm on March 5, as part of Monthly…
Annual Bonsai show at Erina
The Bonsai Society of the Central Coast is celebrating 20 years as a community group dedicated to improving the knowledge and appreciation of the art of Bonsai. Its Annual Show…
Inaugural Aboriginal Corroboree and Cultural Festival draws large crowds
Hundreds braved harsh weather conditions at the Walk About Wildlife Park, Calga, to participate in the inaugural Central Coast Aboriginal Corroboree and Cultural Festival on Saturday, February 18. An hour…