Googly succeeded by new leader Ivan
After more than a decade as the dominant male in the Australian Reptile Park’s American alligator lagoon, long-time alpha Googly has been succeeded by a new leader — a younger…
Out & About
Chilean virtuoso comes to Avoca
Chilean virtuoso Nano Stern Live will present a night of musical magic at Avoca Beach Theatre on Thursday, April 17. With an electrifying blend of folk fusion, he weaves together…
Tenor Mark Vincent heads for Laycock St
ARIA and Apple Music chart topper Mark Vincent will bring his The Best So Far tour to Laycock Street Community Theatre on May 17. He will be accompanied by the…
Mix and match art event for creative development
Central Coast Music & Arts has partnered with Central Coast Council to present this month’s special Mix & Master event for Youth Week. The event will be held on April…
Pop Up in Kibble Park will ask for the best site for a new youth hub
A Community Youth Hub Co-design session will be held this Thursday, April 10, from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Kibble Park in Gosford. To be located next to the Old Gosford Library, the…
Afro beats at the Fun Haus
Sonic Sundays at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford provide the perfect weekend escape. The featured artist on April 13 will be international music legend Atongo Zimba. Joining him will…
25 Moments to celebrate gallery anniversary
The idea of a Gosford Regional Gallery was first floated in the NSW State Parliament in 1972 – the same year Tim Braham was born. It took another 28 years…
Special ANZAC Day Race Day
The Entertainment Grounds will host a truly special ANZAC Day Race Day on Tuesday, April 25. This event is more than just a day at the races – it’s an…
Classical music treat for youngsters
Little theatregoers will be inspired with live classical music from Australian Chamber Orchestra when The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escape) comes to The Art House in May. It…
Lots on offer during Youth Week
Central Coast Council has a big line-up of events for NSW Youth Week, running from April 9-17. The week-long celebration offers young people across the region opportunities to connect, develop…
Books to look out for
It is set to be yet another huge year for new book releases; here is my list of titles to watch out for in coming months. From Autumn reads to…
Artwork by husband and wife on show
Award winning husband and wife Lorraine Best and Richard Sakurovs are the featured artists at Heatherbrae Pies throughout April and May. Each month local artists show their work in an…
Bacharach tribute comes to the Coast
The Burt Bacharach Songbook, honouring one of pop music’s greatest composers, will be performed at two Central Coast venues in coming weeks. Bacharach wrote enduring and memorable hits for such…
Author talk and workshop for budding authors
Calling all aspiring young authors. Central Coast children’s book author Rebecca J. Chaney will be at Lake Haven Library from 10.30am-11.30am on Wednesday, April 16, to talk about her globally…
Bouddi Peninsula Easter art exhibition
Hardys Bay Community Church will host its ninth annual Art Exhibition and Sale over the Easter long weekend, Friday April 18 to Monday, April 21. Honouring the reputation of many…
LEGO Brickfest bigger and better than ever
Central Coast Brickfest 2025 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. The Rainbow Bricks LEGO User Group is hosting the event which will raise funds for the Rotary…
Embrace your wrongness with Troy Kinne
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs as award-winning comedian Troy Kinne brings his new show Made Wrong to the Fun Haus Factory on Saturday, April 5. The show…
Afternoon of blues and jazz
Enjoy a dazzling afternoon of blues and jazz when Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties play at the Central Coast Leagues Club from 2-5pm on Sunday, April 6. They’ll be…
Sound and light festival transforms Edogawa Gardens
After two consecutive sold-out years and a prestigious 2024 Business NSW Award for Outstanding 24-Hour Economy Collaboration – beating Luna Park’s After Dark program for its innovation -Origami Folding Art…
Be spellbound with JD’s World of Magic
International award-winning magician Joel Howlett from JD’s World Of Magic is set to return to the Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah. His full-length Magic Spectacular will take place on April…