Happy 100th birthday Win
Peninsula resident Winifred Burford (nee Walters), fondly known as Win, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 15. Married at Mascot on March 3, 1945, Win moved to Woy Woy in…
Out & About
Canton Beach bowlers support Shirley Shuttle
A WinterWarmer raffle conducted by the Canton Beach Women’s Bowling Club raised $1,000 which has been passed on to the Shirley Shuttle. Club President Margaret Dixon said the community transport…
Book Week all about dreaming with your eyes open
Schools across the Central Coast have been getting into the spirit of Book Week with dress-up parades and other activities to celebrate Australian authors and illustrators and the joy of…
Jopuka Productions expands to south of region
Youth arts company Jopuka Productions, based at its Tuggerah space, The Launch Pad, is set to expand its theatrical program to the south of the region, with help from a…
Yattalunga artist wins Gosford Art Prize
Central Coast artist Claire Tozer has taken the $15,000 first prize in this year’s Gosford Art Prize, with her acrylic and ink work on canvas, Web. Tozer she had been…
Troy Zarb to play Pocket Bar
Troy Zarb will play his first ever Central Coast show as a soloist at Terrigal’s Pocket Bar on Thursday, September 13, in a night of free live and local music…
Chromefest set to return in October
ChromeFest is set to return live to The entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors will once again be able to…
Get involved in the Coastal Twist Festival
As the Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & Culture Festival draws closer, organisers are calling on residents to get involved. To be held over seven days and nights, the festival will…
Work to restore beach access after storms
Options are being explored to restore beach access to Jenny Dixon and Soldiers Beach at Norah Head which were extensively damaged by coastal erosion during the March storms. The Soldiers…
Music of the Vietnam era comes to Laycock St
Since kicking off its tour of major Queensland regional venues last year, Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era – Live in Concert! has been winning rave reviews…
Fun for Probus club members despite lockdowns
Members of the East Gosford Probus Club managed to enjoy many outings in between COVID-19 lockdowns as they tackle the difficulties of growing older. Secretary Helen Bowers said members had…
Chorale set to celebrate 30th anniversary in song
The Central Coast Chorales is set to break the COVID sounds of silence with its 30th anniversary concert on Sunday, August 28. Celebration in Song will be presented at St…
Classics shine at Lakeside Car Show
In garages all around the Central Coast grand old motor vehicles are being buffed and polished ready for their parade at the Classic Car Show at The Entrance. Central Coast…
Groove Cruising on the Hawkesbury
Central Coast music lovers are literally jumping on board for live music after years of pandemic uncertainty and cancellations. One of Australia’s most popular Jazz and Blues performers Robert Susz…
Local news is now on local radio all weekend
North Gosford based Radio Five-O-Plus (93.3FM) commenced broadcasting Central Coast News’ Weekly News 5@5 in August, in a new partnership aimed at bringing high quality local news direct to listeners…
Classic love songs at the Art House
A show featuring the power ballads and anthems of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s will play at the Wyong Art House on August 20. I Want to Know What Love…
Eisteddfod returns after two-year hiatus
The Central Coast Eisteddfod (CCE) has supported amateur performers in the region since 1974. After having to cancel the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the eisteddfod returns this…
Bringing the Love to Laycock St
Central Coast entertainer Melinda Schneider received her marriage proposal not from long-time partner, Mark Gable, but from their eight-year-old son, Sullivan. “A couple of years ago, just before COVID, Sullivan…
Major successes for local artist
It has been a very successful year for local artist Helen Mortimer, with her paintings of vintage teacups being featured at The Bay Gallery, Ettalong Beach, this month and one…
Red Nose Day stall at Erina
Central Coast residents are being encouraged to visit a stall near Big W at Erina on Friday, August 12, to show their support for Red Nose Day. The stall will…