Frecko set to play Link and Pin
Father and son duo Frecko (Jason and Jack Freckelton) have found a musical bond based on a shared love of the Australian character, in all its forms and failures, and…
Out & About
Conversation about how children learn to read
As part of the mission to foster literacy in the next generation of writers and readers, Words on the Waves will present a free event on September 18 in conjunction…
Get set for Oktoberfest
Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Coastie style when the region’s first major Oktoberfest festival lands at Polytec Stadium on Saturday, October 11. Brought to life by a…
Exciting new book launch
Central Coast author Myfanwy Webb is set to launch her latest book on November 23. Signposts to the Past – Stories of Places and Streets on Bouddi Peninsula is a…
Grandparents organise author talks
A local Grandparents Club raised money for two authors to visit Kincumber Public School as part of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival School Incursion initiative recently. The club…
Legacy representatives will be out and about
Representatives from Central Coast Legacy will be at Erina Fair and Westfield Tuggerah on Saturday, September 6, providing information about what they do, with a selection of merchandise available for…
Light Up for Audrey and a safer future
On Saturday, October 4, Polytec Stadium in Gosford will come alive for Light Up, a landmark event bringing together some of Australia’s biggest names and brightest emerging artists to honour…
Blues and roots at Mangrove Mountain
Celebrate the beginning of Spring with a great day of live music, food and good times with friends at this year’s Blues and Roots Revival music event at the historic…
Be part of next year’s Harvest Festival
Central Coast Council is calling on local farmers, businesses, creatives, and event organisers to express their interest in being part of the 2026 Harvest Festival – one of the Central…
Surf club open day
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club will hold an Open Day on Sunday, September 14, from 9am to 12 noon. Join club members and the beach community for a fun day…
Gospel and jazz at Mooney Mooney
An unforgettable afternoon of soul-stirring gospel and world-class jazz is coming to Mooney Mooney on Sunday, September 21. Internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer Simone Waddell, together with powerhouse vocalist…
Last chance to catch fractal artworks
Art lovers have only until September 7 to catch the work of Len Hurley at Theia Studios in Woy Woy. Hurley’s fractal-based art has captivated audiences with its beauty, depth,…
Feed the Need concert at Mingara
A concert to raise money for food relief will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Friday, September 5. Food insecurity is a growing crisis on the Central Coast. In…
Author draws on real life for debut novel
Carmen Von Nida lives with her husband, two children, and their therapy dogs on the Central Coast and she’s now a published author. Her debut book, Whispers on the Wind,…
Halekulani Book Fair
The much-loved Halekulani Community Library Annual Book Fair and Fete returns on Saturday, October 11, from 9am to 1pm at Halekulani Hall in Noela Place. As the library’s biggest fundraiser…
Open day at Coast uni campuses
Around 1,000 prospective students are set to visit the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus this Saturday, August 30, for the annual Open Day event. To be held from 10am-2pm…
Skiing the rings across the ditch in New Zealand
Why do so many ski-loving locals cross the Tasman come wintertime? Perhaps they’ve recently watched Lord Of The Rings and are imitating Aragorn running on the mountaintops. Yeah, probably not. …
Celebrations of local talent at Hardys Archie Prize
It was a night of colour, creativity, and community spirit as locals gathered to celebrate the annual Hardys Archie Prize, the Coast’s tongue-in-cheek spoof of the prestigious Archibald Portrait Prize….
Stunning flamenco guitar show
Paco Lara will bring his Duende Flamenco show to Avoca Beach Theatre on Sunday, September 28, at 1.30pm. The acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist will highlight Duende, his recently released, self-produced…
Everclear set to Sparkle and Fade at Drifter’s Wharf
Everclear will bring its Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour to Drifters Wharf in Gosford on Monday, November 24. One of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s…