Booker Prize 2023: Ireland’s Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song
BOOK REVIEW: The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism. It was written by Ireland’s Paul Lynch, 46,…
Out & About
Summer at The Art House has something for everyone
Promising something for everyone, Summer @ The Art House will be a huge month of arts, entertainment and experiences including children’s favourites The Listies and The Owl’s Apprentice, and performances…
New CEN nursery manager just wild about wildplants
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has a new Wildplant Nursery Manager, Xamina Mitchell, whose passion for native flora is contagious. “I started bush regeneration as a trainee with the Green…
Santa arrives early at reptile park
Santa has arrived early at the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby. On the first two weekends of December and continuing daily from December 16 to Christmas Eve, the Santa’s Safari…
Vegan camp-out a huge success
The inaugural Vegan Camp Out at Glenworth Valley on November 24-26 surpassed all expectations, emerging as a triumph of resilience and community spirit. Organisers Cynthia Gigleux and Abdullah Azhar said…
Follow the art trail at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Art Trail will take place on Saturday, December 9, from 10am-4pm as artisans look forward to welcoming visitors. Just follow the red flags along the streets of…
Fun Haus kicks off the silly season
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford kicks off the silly season this Thursday, November 30, with the monthly feel good The Welcome Choir singalong. Best described as karaoke on steroids,…
Copa Christmas collection
The Copacabana community will once more pitch in to help the less fortunate over the Christmas period. A collection of new toys and items to be given to the Salvation…
Belle’s our latest busking champ
The Central Coast has another busking champion, after Belle Norman took out the primary-aged category at the Australian National Busking Championships 2023 (ANBC) held on November 25 in Cooma. Winners…
Christmas market set for Woy Woy
Woy Woy CWA will hold its annual Christmas Market on Sunday, December 3, from 9am to 3pm in the grounds of the hall at 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy. Publicity…
Working towards a vibrant live music scene
Musicians, artists and venue providers in the live music scene on the Central Coast are being encouraged to complete the State Of The Scene – Live Music Survey to help…
Potters society Christmas sale
Central Coast Potters Society (CCPS) will hold its annual Christmas Sale of Ceramics at Gosford Regional Gallery‘s Community Gallery from December 1-13. The Society, which has about 130 members, has…
Reflect on true meaning of Christmas
Central Coast Advent School at Erina is offering the community a chance to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas with a special event on December 11-13. Road to Bethlehem…
Christmas twilight market at Avoca
Uncle Jed will perform Don’t miss the Avoca Christmas twilight market from 4-9pm on Saturday, December 9, at Heazlett Park. Fixx Events will present the free market under the stars…
Speed dating takes off on Central Coast
More than 1,200 Coasties have attended more than 100 speed-dating events conducted by Connect Social Central Coast since it was established 20 months ago. Founder Lisa Longobardi said single people…
Band Spectacular inclusive and accessible to all
In a Central Coast first, the Wallarah Community Band is going all out to crash through the kinds of barriers that hinder people with disabilities from experiencing live band music…
Thousands flock to Lakes Festival
More than 10,000 visitors helped inject more than $1.5M into the Central Coast economy during the recent Lakes Festival. Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of attendees at…
Concert to celebrate joy of Christmas
The Central Coast Chorale will present Christmas on the Coast on Sunday, December 3, reinforcing the season’s universal offer of hope, joy and love for all humanity irrespective of race…
Big weekend at Gosford Fun Haus
Get set to laugh it up at the Gosford Comedy Club on Friday, November 24 at the Fun Haus Factory. The Coast’s hottest and freshest stand-up comedy club presents an…
Homecoming show to launch album
Sunsoli, the band that hails from the Central Coast, will be back on Saturday, November 25, for a homecoming show to launch its debut self-titled album at Drifters Wharf in…