94-year-old church sold at auction
It was the end of an era for the “little church on the hill” at Ourimbah when it sold at auction on November 13 for $927,000. The church with its…
Out & About
Helping at Elsie’s and mending dinosaurs
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been recognised for their community efforts by a series of local organisations and individuals. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said the…
Paul and Pamela’s paintings chosen from 200 entries
Arcare communities across Australia showcased their talent, creativity, and individual flare in Arcare’s second annual Card Art competition, with two winners from the region being selected. Arcare Glenhaven’s Paul Oon…
Christmas cheer across the Coast
As the region emerges from lockdown and the festive season approaches, Central Coast Council is determined to spread the Christmas cheer after a difficult year. Town centres across the Coast…
Stadium to host a night of operatic enticement
Coast Opera Australia has partnered with Central Coast Stadium to present A Night of Enticement Under the Stars on December 4, the first in a series of collaborations set to…
Growing Lovely Lavender
An evergreen shrub with currently 47 species and 450 varieties, what was once the humble staple of cottage gardens is an often an overlooked shrub in modern gardens today. Slow…
Hall decked in blue and white to celebrate Fay
The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WTKCA) held a garden party on November 7 to help commemorate community leader and passionate local activist, Fay Gunther, who passed away in June….
Happy trails on the Bouddi Peninsula
The Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is returning after COVID-19 restrictions delayed the event from its usual October Long Weekend timeslot complemented by the Bouddi Home Markets Trail and the local…
Book Review – The Book of Form and Emptiness
Author: Ruth Ozeki Publisher: Text Publishing This is a big book! And when I say big, I mean big because it is over 500 pages. I mean big in the…
The Glen receives major NSW award
The Glen Rehabilitation Centre in Chittaway Point has been awarded the Outstanding Community Organisation Award for 2021 from Business NSW. The Centre was bestowed with the award on November 25…
Three favourites saved
The future of three local community events has been secured thanks to a generous sponsorship arrangement between Central Coast Council and Mounties Group. Mounties Group, which operates Club Wyong and…
Red flags flying for Bouddi Arts Trail
The Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is returning again this year, though not in its usual time slot. Due to COVID restrictions the Arts Trail was rescheduled from the October Long…
Book Review – The Lincoln Highway
Author: Amor Towles Publisher: Penguin The Lincoln Highway was one of America’s first transcontinental highways which connected New York (Times Square to be exact) to San Francisco. It originally passed…
Electric Polestar 2, 2022 model – car reviews
FLASH: The first ever battery electric vehicle from Swedish/Chinese car maker Polestar has been reviewed on Central Coast roads recently. The 2022 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor model is…
Electric Fields to headline five day January festival
The lineup has been announced for the Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival to be held on the Peninsula in January 2022 and visitors are expected from as far…
Allan’s art to gain national exposure
In what is thought to be the first deal of its kind, indigenous Avoca Beach artist Allan McKenzie will soon see his artwork featured on a variety of vehicles and…
Colour for a cause
Many hands made light work at Terrigal on November 19 when 18 pine trees were festooned in colour. The installation, organised by the Zonta Club of Central Coast, is part…
Frantastics make a comeback
The Frantastics Choir will resume its entertainment schedule early in 2022 and is calling for bookings from June 6, 2022. “2020 started off well, with new performance outfits at the…
Expressions of interest open for art therapy
The Benevolent Society will offer art therapy to residents for the first time from early 2022 and is seeking expressions of interest from people who feel they might benefit. Individual…
Sleepout raises $88K
The Central Coast community has raised more than $88,500 through Coast Shelter’s 2021 Sleepout. After a few false starts due to COVID-19 restrictions, the sleepout was finally held at Central…