Terrigal author publishes fantasy novel with deeper messages
Louise Coree Whitfield of Terrigal has combined insights gained during her career as a family counsellor and her love of fantasy fiction to produce her very first novel. The Lurkin…
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Wealth of maritime history in new lighthouse book
The Norah Head Lighthouse book by Tony James will be officially launched at the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour in Sydney and available to readers early in the…
Six community projects funded from coal revenue
School programs at Mannering Park and Lake Munmorah are among the projects to be funded in the 2022 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program. Road Safety Education Limited will receive…
Cinema under the stars returns in January
Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars is set to return to the Central Coast on January 14. The free event, to be held at Industree Group Stadium (formerly Central Coast…
New Year’s Eve fireworks return to The Entrance
For the first time in three years Central Coast Council will host a New Year’s Eve event with a spectacular program planned for Memorial Park at The Entrance on Saturday,…
Gallery takes out arts in health award
Gosford Regional Gallery at East Gosford has won the inaugural Arts in Health Award at the Imagine Awards 2022. The awards are run by Museums and Galleries NSW and supported…
Summer book fair at Pearl Beach on December 28
The Pearl Beach community is gearing up for its Holiday Summer Book Fair, to be held in the Memorial Hall from 9am-1pm on Wednesday, December 28. “There is no better…
Blues by the Beach at Killcare
A Blues by the Beach event and a night of Drag Queen Bingo in January will help Killcare Surf Club secure a new Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB). While a grant…
Santa pops in to Australian Reptile Park
Santa himself was spotted at The Australian Reptile Park last week, dropping in early to get in some cuddles with the animals and surprise them with special treats. He also…
Gary Puckett heads for the Coast
They produced some of the hits which defined a generation in the 1960s and ‘70s and now Central Coast fans will have the chance to see Gary Puckett and the…
Gosford High student wins John Bell scholarship
Lilliana Davis from Gosford High School is one of four aspiring young actors who have won a prestigious scholarship with renowned theatre company Bell Shakespeare. The 2022 John Bell Scholarship…
Summer holiday fun at The Art House
The Art House has announced its summer children’s program for January 2023 with an array of shows and workshops to keep kids entertained during the holidays. A puppet detective story,…
Short film to premiere at Cinema Paradiso
A fantasy adventure short film shot entirely on the Central Coast will premiere at Ettalong Beach’s Cinema Paradiso on January 20, with a short season hopefully to follow. Written and…
Copa residents flock to give to needy
It was all systems go at the Copacabana beach front shops last weekend, December 10 and 11, as residents flocked to contribute to Christmas hampers for the needy. The collection,…
Food pantry needs more donations
Every fortnight a team of volunteers provides support for those in need at the Seventh Day Adventist Church pantry in Woy Woy, with more donations needed. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Inner Wheel stall eases burden for needy
Some of the people in need on the Central Coast will be able to enjoy a happier Christmas thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of The Inner Wheel Club…
Bold and beautiful artwork at Red Tree Theatre
Central Coast artist Randa Magdi will team up with fellow artist from Sydney Lisa-Ellen Hughes to present The Bold and the Beautiful exhibition at the Red Tree Theatre in January….
Dinosaurs invade Reptile Park
Dinosaurs have invaded the Australian Reptile Park once more with the return of the popular Jurassic Zoo program just in time for the school holidays. A Tyrannosaurs Rex, Indoraptor and…
Inspiring dance works at Naughty Noodle
An inspiring program of original dance works choreographed by young people incarcerated in youth justice centres including Frank Baxter at Kariong will be presented at the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus,…
Art Fair at Avoca Scout Hall
If you’re on the lookout for beautiful and unusual Christmas presents, a group of local artists has you covered. Up to 16 local artists will display and sell their work…