Book Review – The Four Winds
Author: Kristin HannahPublisher: Macmillan Elsa Wolcott, grew up with health problems and as such was confined to her room with books being her only friends. She was not as attractive…
Out & About
Flying foxes head north … or at least to North Avoca
A spectacular natural phenomenon is underway at North Avoca with 20,000 flying foxes taking residence in a massive eucalypt (swamp mahogany, melaleuca) tree. Marina Tretiach, who is monitoring the colony…
Green Point actress to play Medea
Green Point actress, Claudia Bedford, will star in the Greek tragedy, Medea, premiering at the Newcastle Theatre Company on May 15. Bedford will play the Medea, who takes vengeance on…
Model builder’s life work to go on exhibition in Tuggerah
Daryl Kirkness of Wyoming began building models for stage sets when he was still in high school. Now, more than 40 years later, his art has evolved into the creation…
Open Day at Fire and Rescue stations
Go behind the scenes of a fire and rescue service and meet the local firefighters at Open Day on Saturday, May 15. Between 10am and 2pm, firefighters will be showcasing…
Toukley author announced as bronze winner of international award
Toukley based author and business leadership mentor, Courtney Jones, was announced as the bronze winner in Business/ Career and Sales at the eLit Awards held on May 1 in New…
Airshow to feature a wide variety of aerobatics and displays
The skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will roar into life with the sights and sounds of the 2021 Central Coast Airshow over the weekend of May 22 and…
‘Lorikeet’ recognised in Guides awards night
Blackwall Girl Guides Group hosted their awards evening on Monday, 26 April to help celebrate the importance of girls ‘speaking up’. The night involved a series of ‘promise ceremonies’ for…
Big win at CWA State Conference
One member from the CWA of Woy Woy has made the Peninsula proud after winning first place for her cherry blush cake at the CWA of NSW State Conference on…
Book Review – The Push: Mother. Daughter. Angel. Monster?
Author: Ashley Audrain – Publisher: Penguin – Blyth is standing outside looking into a house to observe the family inside. The family consists of a father, a mother and two…
Down in the Garden: The Language of Houseplants
While it may be common knowledge that red roses mean love, yellow friendship and that lilies indicate comfort during times of grief, did you know that not just floristry flowers,…
Quest to plant 75,000 trees
Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21. Community members teamed up with Council staff to help plant the…
Ladies in Lavender to light up Peninsula Theatre
Woy Woy Little Theatre (WWLT) is set to present its first full-capacity show since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced more than a year ago, when Ladies in Lavender opens on May…
Lyons Den roars to life with new queer social night out
The launch of a new queer social night out hit Gosford with a bang last week with the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus’ ‘ThursGAY’ event on April 29. The Ettalong-based entertainment…
Ranger Mick chalks up 60,000 shows
Australian Reptile Park resident icon, Ranger Mick, has hit an incredible milestone, officially marking his 60,000th show performed at the Park. With two reptile shows, feeding Elvis the crocodile, koala…
Randa’s new hobby becomes an exhibition
While most people turned to binge watching television and baking sourdough during 2020, Hamlyn Terrace resident, Randa Magdi, tapped into her creative side instead, working on a collection of paintings….
Helen Reddy musical to be performed on Mothers’ Day
Central Coast resident, Nikki Bennett, is no stranger to the limelight, from featuring in musicals, movies and TV shows, as well as running a production company, she is now starring…
International Workers Memorial Day observed
International Workers Memorial Day is a worldwide day to remember and mourn those killed, disabled or injured at work, and to promote safer working environments, and it is observed annually…
Six grants state wide available to musicians
The NSW Government is offering $90,000 of grants to six musicians across the state as part of an initiative to provide live music in public spaces. The grant will coincide…
Better Days café opens in Tumbi Umbi
Coffee lovers rejoice, a new café opened in Tumbi Umbi on May 1. The café is called Better Days, and is a social enterprise run by Coast Community Care in…