Injured seal in Brisbane Water
Early on Tuesday morning the ORRCA Rescue Hotline team received a call about an injured seal at Saratoga in Brisbane Waters. This was a big male seal that has entered…
Out & About
Central Coast community markets are back
The popular Woy Woy Waterfront Markets are among the first local community markets out of the blocks in 2022. The Wyee Markets are back this Saturday and other market organisers…
Road closure at Nth Entrance
Due to emergency tree works, the southern end of Hutton Rd, including Karagi Point carpark will be closed on Thursday 6 January 2022 between 7am and 3pm. Council is asking…
Many beaches closed, caution urged
A combination of solid swell, strong currents and powerful waves are creating dangerous surf condition across the Coast and swimmers are asked to exercise extreme caution at all beach locations….
Coastal Twist Festival postponed
The Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture festival due to take place next fortnight (19th – 23rd January) has been rescheduled to 27thSep – 3rd Oct. The Coastal Twist LGBTIQ…
Orright you Coasties, here’s the rub on Aussie slang
Avoca Beach – Australia Day Photo: Surf Life Saving NSW by Howard Manns, Monash University and Kate Burridge, Monash University Summer loving happens so fast. One day, you’re sipping quarantinis…
Rewilding successes celebrated by locally based Aussie Ark
Central Coast based conservation organisation Aussie Ark is celebrating 10 years of active wildlife conservation through rescue, breeding and releasing endangered Australian wildlife. Aussie Ark was established in 2011 as…
New Year’s Eve race day at Gosford
The traditional New Year’s Eve Races held at Gosford Racetrack aka The Entertainment Grounds will kick off at 12 noon today with a series of races set to excite locals…
Gosford’s 9pm fireworks cancelled – 12 midnight to go ahead + 9pm The Entrance
Unfortunately, the fireworks that were originally planned for 9pm at Gosford waterfront following the Central Coast Mariners NYE match will now be cancelled, however, the midnight fireworks at Drifter’s Wharf…
New Year’s resolutions research reveals a healthy desire for change
Research released by HCF Australia this week reveals Australian’s top New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 will be a vow to be more healthy over any other goal this January. A survey…
Utility LDV T60 MAX Luxe 2022
If you’ve never considered a Chinese car because of quality and power concerns, now’s the time to have another look. With the arrival of the 2022 LDV T60 MAX ute,…
Down in the Garden: Gardening Gift Guide
Whether it’s for Christmas or to fulfill that New Year’s resolution to garden more, I’ve put together a few ideas to inspire the gardener or garden dreamer in your life….
A Christmas dash at Long Jetty
CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Two more sleeps until the ‘Big Man in Red’ arrives after another year like no other. Long Jetty’s ‘Dash of Christmas’ is usually open all year round –…
YMCA receives mental health funding
The Lake Haven YMCA has been awarded almost $15,000 to train two people to deliver a Teen Mental Health First Aid program to 60 young people. Two ‘Y NSW’ workers…
Book Review – Silverview
Author: John le Carre – Publisher: Peguin – Published posthumously, this is the 26th novel from John le Carre, a former British Intelligence officer who became a world renowned author….
It’s Shelly’s wave
The Shelly Beach Malibu Club, a short and long boarding club for women, has received an injection of funding following its successful application for a Surfing NSW grant. Driven by…
Op shop village hosts local band
A local band has helped lift shoppers’ spirits in Point Clare, playing out a series of 60s, 70s and 80s music at the Fairhaven Op Shop Village. Crescendo has been…
Consider adopting a new furry friend
Families looking to bring a new furry friend home this Christmas are encouraged to ‘adopt not shop’ when making their choice. The ‘adopt not shop’ campaign comes six months after…
Down in the Garden: Merry Christmas Trees, Bushes and Flowers
The ancient tradition of bringing evergreen plants into our living areas in December was a way to celebrate life continuing during the winter months. This carried on throughout different beliefs…
Hand-made puddings delivered
The ladies of the Country Womens Association’s Umina Beach branch have sent their Christmas wishes to those in need this week with an annual donation of handmade puddings. The local…