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…
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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…
5 Lands Band and This Way North to share the bill at The Rhythm Hut
The February 5 Lands Experience will kick off from 5pm at Gosford’s The Rhythm Hut on February 26. The 5 Lands Experience is a monthly community event, at The Rhythm…
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…
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…