Down in the Garden: Growing Mulberries
Like many of us, I have happy memories of a mulberry tree in my childhood. This one stood in the centre of the playground at Orange Grove Primary School in…
Out & About
‘Pink up’ your pets for breast cancer awareness
Cancer Council have put the call out for the local community to show the Power of Pink by ‘PAWticipating’ in its inaugural Pets in Pink Fundraiser. October is Breast Cancer…
Fun Haus commended for innovation
Ettalong-based arts and culture organisation, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, has received a special commendation for their role in ‘innovation’ and community contributions at the Business NSW 2021 Central Coast NSW…
Quilts and mittens on their way to hospital
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been keeping busy in lockdown by making masks for school children and creativity bags for Coast Shelter and their latest…
Childcare fee relief comes early
Local families will benefit from greater childcare support sooner, according to the Federal Government, as a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for multiple children has been brought forward by four months….
Guessing game helps pay for Memorial Hall improvements
The Pearl Beach Progress Association is running a fundraiser throughout the month of October to help generate funds for the upkeep of the Memorial Hall. Based off the popular game,…
Leos lend a formal hand
The Northlakes High School Leo Club has launched a new initiative to provide free formal dresses to Year 10 and Year 12 students who may be doing it tough financially…
$500,000 paid forward for children’s charities
Staff (and animals) at the Australian Reptile Park are celebrating reopening to visitors this week after a four-month COVID lockdown. During lockdown, staff were kept busy with tending to animals,…
New format to celebrate local waterways
The Central Coast Lakes Festival is one of the Coast’s highly anticipated annual events and this year Central Coast Council has created a new format for the event to ensure…
$150,000 local litter grants available
Community groups, councils, regional waste groups, and businesses across NSW can access $2M in grants to help clean-up and prevent litter, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Engagement, Education and Programs Executive…
Theatre re-opens with Gang Show and full Summer calendar
It has been a tough first year for Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah after launching in March 2020 amidst a pandemic, but the local theatre is looking forward with a…
Put on a happy pair of socks
McDonald’s restaurants all over the Central Coast are gearing up for McHappy Day on November 13. Actress, director and entrepreneur, Eva Longoria, has come on board as ambassador for Ronald…
Superstars support day for making a difference
Heavyweights of the Australian and international music scene will lend their support to Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) Day on October 15. The annual campaign, now in its seventh year,…
Welcome return to stage for Tom
As theatres prepare to once more open their doors to the public following lockdown, Copacabana actor Tom Kelly is set to appear in a new production at Newtown’s Fringe HQ…
Yarn Bomb project aims to help end violence
Knitters and crocheters across the Central Coast have been hard at work during lockdown preparing for a vibrant installation set to take pride of place at Terrigal from November 19-December…
Book Review – Malibu Rising
Author: Taylor Jenkins ReidPublisher: Hutchinson London Malibu Rising kept showing up on the list of books to read this summer. I kept putting it off because the last couple reviews…
Markets to make a pre-Christmas come back
Anyone itching to stroll along the waterfront, coffee in hand whilst browsing the local markets? Well, you might have to wait a little longer to get back out there following…
Help to prepare for bushfire season
With the warmer weather approaching, local authorities have encouraged residents to be prepared for the fire season and emergencies. Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) recently published a series of…
Foundation asks community to tune in for 10 days
During October, the Iris Foundation is encouraging Coasties to take up the Tune In For Ten challenge for Mental Health Month. The challenge is simple – every day for 10…
Start season with a vessel safety check
Central Coast boat owners are being urged to check their vessels and safety equipment before heading out on the water after many having been sitting idle during the COVID-19 lockdown….