Celebrating 7,000 pet rescues in 10 years
Hundreds of people turned out to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RSPCA Tuggerah Care Centre, which coincided with the 7,000th adoption from the animal shelter. Over the past…
Out & About
Frankie Valli show coming to Wyong
A Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute show is coming direct from Las Vegas to The Art House in Wyong, as part of the musical revue’s Australian tour. The…
Calling for big ideas to stage showcase events
Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from prospective event management organisations, individuals and local businesses interested in delivering events and initiatives aimed at reconnecting communities across…
Confronting play brings the audience to their feet
A confronting play about the culture of sexual violence in Australia was held at Avoca Beach Theatre on Tuesday evening May 17 and the assembled audience jumped to their feet,…
Artists of the Coast book launched
Central Coast artist Glenn Hambleton officially launched his book Artists of the Central Coast in Their Own Words on Saturday, May 14 at The Entrance Gallery. The hardcover coffee table…
New plans to scale back Nareen Gardens revamp
Uniting NSW ACT has revealed new plans for its controversial redevelopment of Nareen Gardens retirement village at Bateau Bay which have been scaled back by 20 percent following community resistance….
Woytopia festival looking for volunteers
The Woytopia sustainable living festival is back again this year on Sunday, November 6 – and the organisers are looking for a couple of volunteers to help make the event…
Sparks Road at Warnervale has changed traffic conditions overnight
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from this weekend on Sparks Road at Warnervale to carry out road resurfacing work. To reduce impacts to motorists, work starting on…
Celebrating 60 years of worship at St Luke’s
St Luke’s Anglican Parish of Toukley/Budgewoi will hold a gala fair in the church grounds on May 21 to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The following day, on Sunday, May 22,…
Never too old for a spin on a Harley
Residents at Lakehaven Court had a ride of their life recently when they were treated to a spin around town on a Harley. Lifestyle Co-ordinator, Dianne Buettner, said some residents…
New mural for floor of regional gallery
Internationally recognised artist Jenny McCracken will produce a mural on the floor of Gosford Regional Gallery over four days from May 19-22. Known for her three-dimensional, illusion murals, McCracken currently…
20,000 attend festival of aerial entertainment
The Central Coast Air Show held last weekend proved the sky’s the limit for premier events such as this providing a boost to our local visitor economy and helping establish…
Coast designers steal the show at Australian Fashion Week
This year’s Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) sponsored by Afterpay had a big Central Coast flavour with two Central Coast women leading the way. This year’s show again used The Carriage…
Ben Hur to finally open at Woy Woy Little Theatre
It’s set to be bigger than – well, bigger than BenHur! After two years of Zoom rehearsals, three date changes and other minor obstacles, Ben Hur is finally set to…
The Entrance Rotary marks five decades
Rotary Club of The Entrance is celebrating its 50-year milestone and there’s congratulations all round for a myriad of community projects in that time. Some of the club’s local projects…
Join team at iconic Norah Head lighthouse
The team at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve is looking for up to 25 volunteers to help in a variety of ways at the historic maritime centre. Chairman of the Management…
Sydney Writers’ Festival to be live-streamed on Coast
Highlights of the Sydney Writers’ Festival will be live-streamed free to Central Coast libraries on May 20 and 21, with the audience able to engage through Q&A sessions. The Live…
Air show powers up its engines
The Central Coast Air Show will go ahead this weekend despite the cloudy forecast and, the chief organiser crack pilot Paul Bennet made that absolutely clear in a quick few…
Young musicians to shine at Pearl Beach concerts
Audiences will have the chance to see the cream of the Coast’s young musical talents perform when the Pearl Beach Progress Association Music and Irvine Family Piano Scholarship Concerts are…
Kooky and quirky characters in Yarramalong
Some humorous, quirky and creative characters have been appearing in Yarramalong Valley lately – and they’ve been the talk of the town, along with some friendly rivalry. It’s the Valley’s…