Highland dancing festival flings back to the coast
The sound of bagpipes, the swinging of kilts and the best of Highland dancing are back on the Central Coast as the International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia kicks off…
Out & About
Get ready to rock at Laycock
Central Coast residents are invited to rock out at the Laycock Street Community Theatre as the production of School of Rock The Musical hits the stage on July 29, showcasing…
House & Techno fundraiser for local preschool
Hardys Bay Community Club will be alive with the sounds of House and Techno music at month’s end as a new style fundraiser for the Pretty Beach Preschool. Organisers Matt…
Puppy carer program comes to the coast
Seeing Eye Dogs is calling on all Central Coast dog lovers to attend its information session on July 22, as it seeks to find local volunteers who want to become…
Bastille day celebrated locally
Local francophiles celebrated France’s national day, Bastille Day in style last week at Tommy’s Cafe on Gosford waterfront. The day celebrates the revolution that started all revolutions in France more…
Local art to shine in August Art Month
Two Central Coast creatives are bringing local art, interactive workshops, and artistically inspired events to Gosford’s Kibble Park, transforming the space into a lively art and music hub for the…
Walk for mental health at Wagstaffe
A walk to highlight the difficulties that arise from mental health misdiagnoses and failed medical interventions will be held on the Bouddi Peninsula on Sunday, July 24 from Wagstaffe to…
Coastal Twist Festival returns in September
The much-anticipated Annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival is set to return in September after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. There will be surprises, vibrancy and fun…
Entry date for CEN film and photo comp extended
Due to ongoing concerns about the current wave of COVID-19 cases, along with a particularly bad flu season, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has postponed its 25th anniversary celebrations, planned…
Bed sock bonanza for Wyoming ladies
At the age of 83, Myra Corbett of Springfield still loves to knit. Earlier this year she started knitting most beautiful colourful bed socks and decided to donate a pair…
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…
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…