Whistle Dixie to join BluesAngels at Hotel Gosford
The Central Coast’s own BluesAngels will be duelling banjos with Newcastle’s Whistle Dixie at Hotel Gosford’s fi rst Saturdays’ blues, jazz and roots evening on November 5. Whistle Dixie are…
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Reptile Park has introduced a baby animal nursery
The Australian Reptile Park is experiencing a baby boom this spring. The park has introduced a baby animal nursery for visitors to admire the zooborns, as you would visiting a…
Ploddy makes it into the Trivial Pursuit 2000s edition
I conic local attraction, Ploddy the Dinosaur, landmark of the Australian Reptile Park, has made it into the Trivial Pursuit 2000s edition. Ploddy is one of the classic Australian tourist…
Public art installation vandalised
The public art installation that was set to call the Central Coast home on September 30, was vandalised before it was even opened to the public. The internationally recognised interactive…
Gosford Art and Ceramic Prize winners announced
Talented artists from around the country have been recognised in this year’s Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize. Winners were announced at the Gosford Regional Gallery exhibition opening on…
Director and Producer to attend documentary screening
Refugee documentary, ‘Constance on the Edge’, will screen at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on October 15. The 80 minute documentary conveys positive messages about diversity and belonging through the…
Legendary NZ reggae group playing at the Rhythm Hut
Katchafire, the legendary reggae group from New Zealand will be playing at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on October 16 as part of their 22-date nationwide tour to celebrate the…
Grandma Moses Art Exhibition winners announced
The winners of the Grandma Moses Art Exhibition were announced at a ceremony at the Gosford Leisure and Learning Centre on September 13. The Open Section 1 winner was Mr…
‘Mad for Mozart’ concert at Avoca
One of Australian Opera’s leading and most dynamic baritones, Andrew Jones, will perform one of Mozart’s most iconic pieces at the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on October 14. Jones will…
Avoca Beach home wins fifth award
Gosford based construction company, MudgeCorp, was announced joint winner of the 2016 MBA NSW Excellence in Housing Awards Contract Houses $2-3 million, for their “Beach Build” project at Avoca Beach….
Stroke information workshop at Green Point
The Green Point Community Centre will hold a stroke information workshop on Friday, September 16. The workshop is in recognition of Stroke Week and will include guest speakers, an opportunity to ask…
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…
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…