Koala love in the air on Valentine’s Day
Love was truly in the air at the Australian Reptile Park on Valentine’s Day, February 14, as Elsa the world-famous koala discovered she had a secret admirer. Gundy the koala…
Out & About
Revive-ing arts and culture on the Coast
Arts, culture and entertainment on the Central Coast is set to benefit from the Federal Government’s new National Cultural Policy, Revive, with a raft of administrative changes on the way…
Next Gen art exhibition at Ourimbah campus
Young emerging Central Coast artists are in the spotlight at the University of Newcastle’s inaugural Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition, open from February 13-April 21. Supported by Central Coast Council,…
Special yoga class to support Coast Shelter
Umina Beach Yoga will offer monthly yoga classes beginning in February to build community and connection and raise money for Coast Shelter. Entry to the sessions, to be held on…
Construction underway on Kariong skate park
Construction has begun on the new skate park and pump track at Kariong Oval, which is designed for a range of ages, abilities, and wheels. The high quality active recreational…
Captioned screening at Avoca Beach
Better Hearing Australia Central Coast (BHACC) will host a captioned screening of the new movie, Empire of Light, at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Monday, February 27, at 2pm as…
Central Coast Speakers to hold open-house meeting
Central Coast Speakers Toastmasters Club is busily preparing for its first open-house meeting at Central Coast Leagues Club on March 8, where visitors can join in the fun. Spokesperson Tom…
Play reading class for seniors
Tuggerah Lakes University of the Third Age (U3A) group is looking for more interested seniors to take part in its bi-monthly play reading classes. Members read and act out many…
Special party for Edna’s 99th
The Roving Rubies have celebrated a very special milestone for their very own Dame Edna with a 99th birthday party held for Edna Fowler at the Elanora Hotel. The Roving…
Beer battered fish and chips
A PINCH OF SALT Central Coast Newspapers has teamed up with celebrity Chef Daniel to bring some local food and dining joy to local readers and viewers weekly. We’ve called…
Summer Spandex at Naughty Noodle
With Valentine’s Day next week, the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus at Ettalong Beach is getting set for its annual sizzling cabaret, Summer Spandex. Sold out annually, the unique and whacky…
Winner of EMERGING Art Prize announced
Gosford Regional Gallery has announced the winner of this year’s EMERGING art prize, with $5,000 in prize money awarded to Monica Rani Rudhar from Sydney. This year, six finalists were…
Powerhouse band reliving the 70s era of glam rock
Back in the 1970s the dress code was flares, platforms, glitter and satins, mullets and the glam rock hits were blaring from panel vans all over the place. Think of…
New exhibition at Bay Gallery
The latest exhibition at Ettalong’s Bay Gallery, Looking Up, will be on show until February 27. Featuring all six Gallery members, the exhibition features works done in a variety of…
Roy Orbison tribute at The Art House
You Got It! – A Salute to Roy Orbison will be presented at the Art House, Wyong, on Friday, February 10. Direct from the USA, You Got it! stars internationally…
New entertainment experience at Forresters Beach
The Quarters refurbished Olive Grove event space at Forresters Beach is about to launch a new entertainment experience. Bull’s Hit Artists features accurate and hilarious impersonations of modern legends of…
Day of Reckoning opens in Gosford
Uniting Productions will present its latest play, Day of Reckoning, for a limited season from February 10-18 at the Uniting Church hall in Gosford. Directed by Fran Kendall and Karen…
Silver soiree fun for seniors
It is well documented that staying social offers a real boost for the ageing body and brain and the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is doing its bit to cater to…
New year of dance underway at NAISDA
Thirty-five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people came together on Darkinjung Land this week to begin their 2023 training journey at NAISDA Dance College, Australia’s national performing arts training…
Calling for volunteers at Raw Challenge Doyalson
The Iris Foundation is calling for volunteers to help out at this year’s Raw Challenge event at Doyalson. Volunteers with the Iris Foundation will help on the registration desk, bag…