Active environmentalists receive BAT awards
As 2015 draws to a close, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has been recognising the hard work of many groups and volunteers that have been working for the environment in…
Out & About
Shipbuilders Memorial officially opened
The opening of the Kincumber Shipbuilders Memorial was held at the Kincumber Foreshore on Sunday, November 29. More than 43 descendants of local shipbuilders as well as a large number…
Iconic art work unveiled
Gosford Council’s chief executive officer, Mr Paul Anderson, unveiled a $30,000 iconic art work at the Gosford Regional Gallery on December 10. Created by Green Point artist, Mr Graham Austin,…
Outdoor movie night achieved long term benefits
Central Coast children with disabilities and their families were recently treated to an outdoor movie night at Henry Kendall High School in Gosford. The night was made possible through a…
Domestic violence charitable foundation launched
The Marie Lowndes Charitable Foundation will be launched at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, December 18. Federal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP and Federal member for…
Christmas card design presentation
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, will host a special presentation for all the Central Coast children who participated in her Christmas card design competition. The presentation will…
Liquor Accord bans extended to include illicit drug and outdoor violence
Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP announced to Parliament recently that the Brisbane Water Liquor Accord has extended its Barred from One, Barred from All program to target…
Art of Mindfulness public talk to be held
A public talk to promote peace on the Central Coast will take place in Erina Heights on Saturday, January 9 with an international Buddhist teacher. Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, a Buddhist…
New boat ramp and surrounds for Terrigal Haven
Council will invest almost $900,000 as part of the re-design of Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp in order to improve existing conditions and public access. Construction of the new boat ramp,…
Two new exhibitions at Regional Gallery
Gosford Council will open two new exhibitions at the Gosford Regional Gallery in December. The Australian Watercolour Institute’s 92nd annual exhibition will run from Saturday, December 5 until Sunday, January…
Coast Shelter provided 49,000 overnight beds and 50,000 meals
President of Coast Shelter, Gavin Shepherd has thanked the staff and volunteers who have contributed to providing more than 50,000 meals and 49,000 overnight beds to 693 homeless men, woman…
Scout group celebrates 60 years
The 1st Avoca Beach Scout Group is proud to announce its upcoming 60th birthday celebrations at its Avoca Beach Hall, on December 13. Scouts young and old will come from…
Under 18s dance party in Gosford
The Youth Arts Warehouse in partnership with Gosford Police will host ROAR, an under 18s dance party, at the Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford on December 4. The goal of ROAR…
Comfort in Crisis panel held
The Rotary Club of Erina’s ‘Comfort in Crisis’ panel, held in conjunction with White Ribbon Day on November 17, successfully collected personal care items for victims of domestic violence. The…
Gumnuts mums becoming water babies
Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup, an outreach program of Gosford Uniting Church, has started its first swimming program for mothers who are members of the group. Eight mothers are participating in the…
Little Free Libraries in Gosford City
Help yourself to a book from one of Gosford Library Service’s Little Free Libraries. Little Free Libraries can be found around the world in parks, playgrounds, at bus stops, in…
Carols on Christmas Eve
A Family Christmas Eve Carol Night will be held at Kibble Park, Gosford. The event will commence at 6:30pm with children’s games. Traditional carols led by the Gosford City Brass…
Street Piano Project commences in Mann St
Mann St, Gosford was the first site of Gosford Business Improvement District Inc’s (GBID) Street Piano Project on November 18. The project was entirely community sourced and utilised from the…
Elaskia win Battle of the Bands grand final
The Hub Erina presented the Battle of the Bands grand final on Friday, November, 20. Young bands from the Central Coast and as far away as Newcastle competed in a…
Highland Dance CD produced locally for world-wide use
Douglas McFarland has announced the official commencement of his sophomore album ‘Rhythm of the Dancer’, a Highland Dance CD produced by Central Coast based entertainment company, JC Entertainment. Mr McFarland…