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…
Out & About
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…
A Night of Song at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Singers and Friends are set to perform A Night of Song on August 19 and 20. Spokesperson Lynne Lillico said the group was originally formed in the…
Whodunnit Clue set to open at Tuggerah
Was it Professor Plum in the dining room with the wrench or Miss Scarlet in the hall with the rope? As it celebrates its 70th year, Wyong Drama Group is…
Boost for Milly’s dog rescue group
Reuniting lost dogs with their owners is a very challenging but rewarding experience for the team at Milly’s Search Trap and Rescue Group. The challenge is set to become easier…
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival comes to the Coast
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival shows at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on August 12 at 7pm, featuring nine action packed, adrenaline pumping and inspiring films. The two and a…
Eclectic photography exhibition at Umina’s new gallery
A fresh new photography exhibition dubbed Sliding Sunsets by three established local photographers was opened last Friday evening at Umina’s new gallery space on West Street. The gallery, The Public…
Swimmers find novel way to support Guide Dogs
The fun of good-natured fines given out by fellow members of the Tuggerah Tuffs Winter Swimming Club has all added up over the years to more than $51,000 donated to…
Grants open for projects in northern suburbs
Community groups and not-for profit organisations can apply for up to $30,000, out of a total pool of $40,000, for projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering…
Lock-down dividends for Home Markets creative
Koolewong’s Lisa Turner created her aromatherapy business Aroma Shak in the midst of the 2nd nationwide lock-down as part of the Home Markets Community Initiative. “If you had told me…
Words on the Waves writers win support for schools program
Words on the Waves Kids & Schools Program received a $48,000 funding boost thanks to the NSW Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program this month. Moving forward the Kids &…
Planning starts for 2023 Harvest Festival
Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from local businesses, community groups, and organisations to become an event partner of the 2023 Harvest Festival. Council Director Community and Recreation…
Start building a career at apprenticeship and jobs expo
About 100 industry experts from a range of interesting fields will be taking part in the Central Coast Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Expo at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, on…
Eastern Osprey chicks hatch on stadium tower top
Central Coast Stadium management can confirm that there are three Eastern Osprey chicks in the nest of the osprey couple who have set up a home on the top of…
A most charitable birthday
August 1 is traditionally the birthday of all horses in the southern hemisphere (January 1 for northern hemisphere horses) – it was a little extra special for the horses under…
Coastlink celebrates new recreation centre at Berkeley Vale
Coastlink has opened a new Berkeley Vale Hub to operate day activities for people living with disability. Also, in coming months Coastlink will be putting the finishing touches on a…
Citizen science at work in Mannering Park
A citizen science day to investigate the impacts of power stations thermal pollution on seagrass in Lake Macquarie will be held at Mannering Park on Saturday, August 6. This is…
Money for flagpoles and running gear
Terrigal Trotters and Gosford Pre-School have received a financial boost from Central Coast Council under the Community Support Grants Program. The Trotters will be able to expand their equipment hire…
Last days to see Thinking Business exhibition
Thinking Business is an exhibition by the Barbara Cleveland collective that explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her…