The concept of ‘Zen’ gardening probably conjures up visions of monks exercising vows of silence while sitting in crossed-legged meditation or crystal windchimes dancing amongst wafts of incense but stay…
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is advising all local community organisations that they can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to improve the region for young people. The…
A new service called the BookMobile has commenced to provide a mobile library following the closure of The Entrance Library, The Bookmobile will soon be operating on a new timetable…
The Wyong District Garden Competition is on again with this year marking the 48th year it has been run and entries are now open. Open to all the green thumbs…
The NSW lockdown has forced the cancellation of running events for the foreseeable future but one man has taken matters into his own hands by planning to run over 160kms…
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliot, will announce the winners of the Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (RESPCA) at a ceremony at Parliament House on August…
A masterplan for the Mount Ettalong Reserve has been adopted by Central Coast Council and, subject to available funding, assets identified in the plan will be reviewed. Administrator Rik Hart…
Lockdown can prove a tough time for most people, never mind for those who are isolating or are struggling to access support or groceries. But several local community groups are…
After years of searching for “the one”, Hugo the Galapagos tortoise has finally seen his new girlfriend Estrella – albeit virtually. In a story many singles can relate to during…
I am not a fan of short stories … they always leave me unsatisfied. Just when I feel I am getting a grasp on the characters, the story ends and…
After a hiatus in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Central Coast Eisteddfod will hopefully be up and running again this year from September 18-October 4. Organisers are encouraging talented…
As the lockdown continues on the Central Coast – our local heroes are busy helping the community’s most vulnerable. Every Wednesday evening – volunteers from Coast Hands are providing free…
Families across the Peninsula now have access to more playspaces with Central Coast Council recently completing construction on playspace projects at Umina Beach and Woy Woy. Construction has been completed…
The Coastal Twist’s Arts and Culture Festival is hoping to make a sparkling return this Spring after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Coastal Twist broke regional boundaries…
The extended COVID-19 lockdown currently in place for the Central Coast is the perfect time to take advantage of the latest round of Love Local online guides. The Love Local…
Families across the Coast now have access to even more exciting playspaces with Central Coast Council recently completing construction on playspace projects at Budgewoi, Gwandalan and San Remo. Over recent…
Central Coast Council’s work to protect the Little Tern has seen record numbers of the endangered coastal bird at Karagi Point, North Entrance, officially marking the site as crucial for…
Something a little bit out of the ordinary occurred on July 22 at Bateau Bay Beach as a seal appeared on the sand. The sub-adult Australian Longnose Fur Seal visited…
Just before the Coast went into serious lockdown, three members of the Roving Rubies Red Hat Society, based at Kincumber, managed to squeeze in a great holiday on Norfolk Island….
Cheralyn Darcey of Lake Munmorah and Lynda Elsley of Chittaway Bay have been nominated for NSW Community Achievement Awards for 2021. Darcey, the Garden Co-ordinator at Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers…