Keepers line up for the deadly Venom Milk Off
School holiday visitors were surprised to witness a deadly and dangerous event at The Australian Reptile Park recently as the Park’s popular Venom Milk Off was held to coincide with…
Out & About
NFP grants open for northern suburbs
Grant applications of up to $30,000 will open on August 1 for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. Chain Valley Colliery Funding Program was…
Motown hits come alive
A singing and dancing show with all the greatest motown hits is coming to the Central Coast at venues in Wyong and Ettalong. Songs In The Key Of Motown, one…
Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-In Hybrid 2022
If you’re looking for style, old school drivability and some good economy, the 2022 Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-In Hybrid should definitely be on your shopping list. Feeling decidedly sleek…
Cute rock-wallaby joey needs a name
The Australian Reptile Park has come to the rescue of a yellow-footed rock-wallaby joey which weighs just under a kilo and was rejected by her mother. And staff are calling…
Winners announced in Pearl Beach’s Ephemeral Art Trail
The winners of Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail (PBEAT2022) were announced on July 9, with 20 installations in the arboretum inspired by the theme Only One Earth judged by…
A dad at 71?
Staff at the Australian Reptile Park are excited at the thought of hearing the patter of tiny tortoise feet, with Hugo the Galapagos tortoise likely to become a dad at…
Master of song in acoustic show at Avoca
Paul Capsis will leave microphones and costumes behind in his first ever solo acoustic performance when he makes his debut with The Song Company an intimate and moving recital at…
Dan Granero plays at Erina
The Ilya Restaurant at Erina will present ‘Red White & Blues’ on August 6 from 5-9pm featuring Dan Granero and the Muma Janes Blues Band with Bamvino Wines promoting their…
Elsa the koala has her first joey
The Australian Reptile Park’s world famous koala, Elsa, has had her first joey emerge from the pouch. The fluffy bundle of joy is the first to emerge from the pouch…
Trivia and race day to promote mental health
Join the Community and Business Women’s Network for a fun night of trivia and games in July or their Ladies Race Day in August as they raise much-needed funds for…
Youth theatre on show in the Art House
Jopuka Productions has joined forces with the Art House at Wyong to present the national touring production I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You by Queensland based company, The Good Room,…
Community fights back over revised aged village plans
Bateau Bay residents have ramped up their protest campaign over a major redevelopment at Nareen Gardens retirement village, saying that revised plans by Uniting NSW ACT are still not acceptable….
Bush dance fun at Arboretum
The Pearl Beach Arboretum will host an Afternoon of Bush Music at 2pm on Saturday, July 9, with parking available at the tennis courts. In the event of wet weather,…
NAISDA students graduate in style
NAISDA Dance College welcomed Elders, community, the arts industry and distinguished guests to its graduation ceremony for the classes of 2021 and 2022 on Wednesday, June 29. Among the guests…
Baby dragons given free bill of health
Daenerys the Komodo dragon is one proud mumma, after her three newly hatched babies passed their first health check with flying colours last week. The lizards hatched at the Australian…
New board game educates and entertains
A year after she began developing it, passionate environmentalist Lisa Wriley has finally launched her new board game, Earthcare. The president and founding member of the Kariong Eco Garden has…
Reptile Park goes deadly and dangerous
The Australian Reptile Park is bringing back its popular Deadly & Dangerous show series during the July school holidays (July 2-17), educating guests about Australia and the world’s most dangerous…
New signage for Wondabyne sculptures
One of the Central Coast’s best kept secrets, the Wondabyne sculptures, is now taking pride of place at Kariong, with information signage having been recently completed. Some of the carved…
NAIDOC community day postponed
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns planned for July 5 at The Entertainment Grounds has been postponed, as a result of the predicted weather for the region in the…