Trivia and race day to promote mental health
Join the Community and Business Women’s Network for a fun night of trivia and games in July or their Ladies Race Day in August as they raise much-needed funds for…
Out & About
Youth theatre on show in the Art House
Jopuka Productions has joined forces with the Art House at Wyong to present the national touring production I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You by Queensland based company, The Good Room,…
Community fights back over revised aged village plans
Bateau Bay residents have ramped up their protest campaign over a major redevelopment at Nareen Gardens retirement village, saying that revised plans by Uniting NSW ACT are still not acceptable….
Bush dance fun at Arboretum
The Pearl Beach Arboretum will host an Afternoon of Bush Music at 2pm on Saturday, July 9, with parking available at the tennis courts. In the event of wet weather,…
NAISDA students graduate in style
NAISDA Dance College welcomed Elders, community, the arts industry and distinguished guests to its graduation ceremony for the classes of 2021 and 2022 on Wednesday, June 29. Among the guests…
Baby dragons given free bill of health
Daenerys the Komodo dragon is one proud mumma, after her three newly hatched babies passed their first health check with flying colours last week. The lizards hatched at the Australian…
New board game educates and entertains
A year after she began developing it, passionate environmentalist Lisa Wriley has finally launched her new board game, Earthcare. The president and founding member of the Kariong Eco Garden has…
Reptile Park goes deadly and dangerous
The Australian Reptile Park is bringing back its popular Deadly & Dangerous show series during the July school holidays (July 2-17), educating guests about Australia and the world’s most dangerous…
New signage for Wondabyne sculptures
One of the Central Coast’s best kept secrets, the Wondabyne sculptures, is now taking pride of place at Kariong, with information signage having been recently completed. Some of the carved…
NAIDOC community day postponed
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns planned for July 5 at The Entertainment Grounds has been postponed, as a result of the predicted weather for the region in the…
5 Lands Walk returns with new energy
The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus. Organisers confirmed that many thousands of locals and visitors took the challenge…
CEN celebrates 25th anniversary with photography competition
The Community Environment Network (CEN) turns 25 this year and to kick start the celebrations chose World Environment Day (June 5) to announce its #Reconnect amateur photography and short film…
Pilot program for extended hours at Toukley library
Toukley Library will be open for extended hours on a trial basis, starting from Friday, July 1. Library@yourtime is a new automated, self-access service, providing greater flexibility and convenience for…
NAIDOC Community Day returns to Coast
The Central Coast NAIDOC Community Day returns this year after organisers were forced to cancel the popular event for the past two years because of COVID-19. Central Coast Local Health…
Cabaret show to kick-start NAIDOC Week
Barang Regional Alliance and Naughty Noodle Fun Haus will team up on July 2 to present the annual 1st Nations Australians Contemporary Cabaret, NAIDOC Nylon, to kick start NAIDOC Week…
Try out being a bus driver at Busways open day
Residents looking for a reliable job which leaves time for life interests in the middle of the day can try out bus driving at a Busways Wyong Depot Open Day…
Take a free bus to the 5 Lands Walk this Saturday
This Saturday, June 25, the rejuvenated 5 Lands Walk returns after three years, with more art, indigenous culture and nature than ever. Busways is urging those participating in the event…
Battle against weeds wins national Froggatt Award
Budgewoi Beach Dune Care volunteers have received special acknowledgement from Australia’s Invasive Species Council for their decades of work in weed eradication. The Council is dedicated to the control and…
A Fast Ride at symphony concert
Bayden Tham, winner of the Adjudicator’s Award at Symphony Central Coast’s Prodigies Concerto Competition last year, will perform as a soloist at the orchestra’s Fast Ride concert on June 26….
Interactive show at Peninsula Theatre for littlies
The interactive show Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers will be performed at Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, on June 24 and 25. All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are…