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,…
Out & About
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….
New album from ‘that Gosford band’
More than 25 years after they first made a splash on the Central Coast music scene in the early 90s, three original members of the band Malakye Grind have reunited…
Fine dining at home: Chef Suleyman Kirbancioglu and Safran
Suleyman Kirbancioglu This is the final instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’ve been embarking on a virtual tour of the…
150 masks made for school children
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch has helped prepare local students to return to the classroom next term with a series of handmade colourful masks. With students expected…
Community garden starts seed library
The group behind the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden plan to start a new seed library at the garden. The group said they do not have access to the existing…
Stephan’s food shows how much he cares
Local aged care organisation, Peninsula Villages, is celebrating the work of one of its staff who is set to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to the village for its…
Artists exhibit Bouddi inspired works
An online art show to be presented by the Bouddi Society from October 2-12 will feature works inspired by nature from over 20 artists. Artist Meg Lewer of Wagstaffe looks…
Book Review – Not a Happy Family
Author: Shari LapenaPublisher: Bantam Press The Merton house is a mansion. Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, “on its vast expanse of lawn, presented like a cake on…
Total of $10M donated by registered club group
Mounties Group has pledged more than $650,000 to local community groups this year despite an incredibly challenging two years for the club and hospitality industry, For the first time, Mounties…
Getting ready for return of the Little Tern
Excavators have been out on Karagi Point moving sand to create a haven in preparation for the Little Tern breeding season. Workers from Central Coast Council were moving sand from…
A book to help ‘sort your money out’
Blue Bay resident, and host of the My Millennial Money Podcast, Glen James, is launching his first book on October 1, with the goal to help people manage their money….
Rescue fundraiser goes virtual
Base to Base is a novel way to help raise funds for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and at the same time get a close-up glimpse of day-to-day operations. With COVID…
Julie’s secrets light the way for best seller
The Entrance based entrepreneur, Julie Watson, is one of many contributors that have written chapters for Lake Macquarie based author Joanne Martin’s bestseller book, Innovation Secrets. The book, which became…