Blondie vs Pretenders, the vote that matters
On the eve of a major national decision, there’s only one vote that truly matters on the Central Coast – Blondie vs Pretenders. It will be the ultimate showdown of…
Out & About
Hey Kincumber – let’s dance!
Kate Englefield of Let’s Dance Central Coast is set to introduce a new community dance class to Kincumber. In a world where loneliness and disconnection are quietly on the rise,…
Retired superintendent guest speaker at charity lunch
Retired Detective Superintendent Deb Wallace will be guest speaker at the Community and Business Women’s Network’s annual Mother’s Day charity luncheon on May 9. The lunch supports social cause Because…
Thelma Plum heads for Drifters Wharf
Thelma Plum will bring her I’m Sorry, Where Is That? regional tour to Drifters Wharf in Gosford on June 26. Plum will take her latest album I’m Sorry, Now Say…
James Valentine brings upbeat blend of comedy and music
James Valentine will bring his Upbeat Revue to The Art House, Wyong, on Saturday, May 31. Upbeat Revue is a new live music and comedy special. What happens when a…
Fun-filled school holiday program
Central Coast Council has a massive program of free or affordable events to keep children busy and entertained during the school holidays. The jam-packed program has activities that cater to…
Umina Campus students triumph at Royal Easter Show
Students and staff from the Umina Campus of Brisbane Water High School have brought home a string of top awards from the 2025 Royal Easter Show, showcasing excellence in livestock…
Origami Festival turns Gosford into a world-class wonderland
A festival described as “what might happen if Vivid and Dark Mofo had a love child” once again lit up Gosford’s Edogawa Japanese Garden in April, as the FunHaus Factory’s…
Ivona Rose to feature on Sounds of the Coast
Ivona Rose is ready to take to the airwaves on Coast FM’s Sounds of the Coast. Originally from Krakow Poland, Rose migrated to Australia as a political refugee and now…
Win tickets to the Central Coast Edible Garden Trail!
Want to explore the region’s most inspiring sustainable gardens? Coast Community News is giving away three double passes to the 2025 Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, happening May 3–4. Discover…
Goosybumps kickstarts long weekend
Before the Easter egg hunts and family picnics take over, kick start your long weekend with an outrageous and beloved variety night at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford. The…
Spencer to host Voices from the Secret River
Enjoy lunch, or maybe a river cruise in Spencer on Sunday, April 27, before joining historians, maritime investigators and raconteurs at an afternoon symposium about trading vessels along the Hawkesbury…
An evening without Kate Bush
An Evening Without Kate Bush – a dedication to one of the most influential voices in pop music – will play at The Art House, Wyong, on May 8. Performed…
Kennedy celebrates 45 years presenting country music
Award-winning country music broadcaster Mike Kennedy is celebrating 45 years of presenting country music on April 15, with 31 years of those on the Central Coast. Now presenting on Today’s…
The magic of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac fans won’t want to miss the magic when Seventh Wonder brings the iconic band’s music to life at Laycock Street Community Theatre on May 9. Hailed as one…
Eurovision (almost) fun at The Art House
There will be laughs galore when Wyong Musical Theatre Company presents Song Contest Almost Eurovision at The Art House Wyong from April 30-May 4. The show is full of all…
Easter extravaganza at reptile park
It will be an Easter celebration like no other when the Australian Reptile Park holds Ploddy’s Easter Fair, a family-friendly extravaganza packed with wild activities, adorable baby animals, and egg-citing…
Special audio-visual presentation on Easter Sunday
Join noted local photographer Ken Duncan for a very special audio-visual presentation on Easter Sunday at West Gosford, featuring stills from the set of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the…
World class adventure cinema comes to Avoca
The Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour returns to NSW next month with screenings from Byron Bay to Albury, Sydney to Coffs Harbour – and one at Avoca Beach on Thursday, May…
The Cove gears up for Biggest Morning Tea
The Cove Village at Daleys Point is set to once again host a Biggest Morning Tea event on May 22. Last year residents raised $3,500 for the annual Cancer Council…