Lots of fun to be had in our state forests
Forestry Corporation NSW is encouraging Central Coast families to get out in nature over the Summer holidays and make the most of the best local attractions in state forests. From…
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New Orleans sound in Gosford
The sound of the French Quarter of New Orleans will come alive when Eric Gibbons’ New Orleans Ramblers play Central Coast Leagues Cloub on January 14. The Newcastle-based band plays…
Rock Show Oz Edition returns to Art House
The Rock Show Oz Edition is set to return to The Art House at Wyong in February, after selling out the last time it appeared at the theatre in 2021….
Learn something and make new friends at U3A
Tuggerah Lakes U3A is powering ahead into the New Year and needs more members to join up and learn more about a favourite craft, become aware of the value of…
Dave brings belly laughs to The Art House
Dave O’Neil will bring big belly laughs with his new show – Overweight Lightweight – to The Art House on January 12, fresh from a sell-out run at Melbourne International…
Two Amigos set for The Art House
Two statesmen of Australian music – Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd – will unite for a very special tour early in 2024, with an appearance at The Art House, Wyong….
Australia Day event at The Haven
The Rotary clubs of Kincumber, Erina, Terrigal and Kariong/Somersby will hold an Historic Australia Day event at Terrigal Haven on January 26. This will be the third such event, with…
Sydney Hotshots headed for Woy Woy
The Sydney Hotshots will perform their One Night show at the Woy Woy Hotel on February 3. The production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals….
New Year’s Eve on the Coast a celebration of community
As the New Year approaches, families often seek a celebration that is both exciting and kid-friendly. The Central Coast is creating its own traditions in contrast to Sydney. The Coast,…
Albert and Wilbur unlikely best buds
An unexpected bond has blossomed between the Australian Reptile Park’s two newest joeys, Albert the koala joey and Wilbur the wombat joey. Despite being different species, the adorable animals have…
Catch Sleeping Beauty in January
There’s nothing like going to a panto during the January school holidays – and Wyong Drama Group is obliging, with an original version of Sleeping Beauty to be performed at…
Gosford glyphs feature in sci-fi novel
The Gosford hieroglyphics feature heavily in a fantasy science fiction book by Newcastle author Nathan Bell. Bell, who has schizophrenia, wrote Kings of the New Age: The Quest of the…
Long Jetty author’s romance with Europe
Long Jetty author Avia has released her latest book – an exciting contemporary adventure through Europe. Long Jetty author Avia Make a coffee and enjoy a multi-cultural, adventurous journey with…
Broadway tunes at The Art House
The company that brought tick, tick… BOOM to life in The Art House studio this year will return to the theatre in January. Curtain Bounce and their best performers will…
Cinema under the stars returns to Gosford
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars will return to Industree Group Stadium on Saturday, January 13, with the children’s film Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG, 2022). The popular community…
Public transport the best way to get to Sydney for NYE celebrations
Coasties intending to head for Sydney on New Year’s Eve are being urged to ditch their cars and take advantage of thousands of extra high-frequency public transport services to get…
Council’s fun school holiday program
With the excitement of Christmas now over, parents will be turning their thoughts to how to occupy the children for the school holidays – and Central Coast Council can help,…
Baby boom in alligator lagoon
Keepers at the Australian Reptile Park undertook a highly dangerous alligator nest raid in the alligator lagoon on Christmas Day. Home to over 40 adult American alligators, the process is…
Crystals & Mystics Fair at Gosford
The Summer edition of the Gosford Crystal, Creatives & Mystics Fair will provide a family friendly weekend at the Central Coast Leagues Club on January 6 and 7 from 10am-5pm….
Yuldea comes to Wyong
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Yuldea will play at The Art House at Wyong in March as part of a NSW regional tour following its record-breaking debut season. Australia’s leading Aboriginal and…