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…
Out & About
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…
Ken West, BDO founder shares thoughts on Coast’s music future
Loud bands, bright lights, and big crowds – these were the scenes that made up most of the life of Big Day Out Founder, Ken West.
Humpback Highway in action again
Whale sightings have been recorded at Norah Head in recent weeks as the mammals head north in their annual migration to warmer climes. Central Coast Dolphin Project says that it…
Fundraiser concert at RSL
A concert fundraiser for flood victims on Oxley Island on the Manning River will be held on Saturday, May 8, at the West Gosford RSL. The fundraiser, May8s, will run…
Top tribute shows come to Laycock
Queen, Pink Floyd, Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli will all be honoured in tribute shows the Laycock St Community Theatre over the month of May. Thomas Crane and his band…
Book Review – The Wife Upstairs
Author: Rachel HawkinsPublisher: HarperCollins Jane comes from a bit of mysterious background. When she was younger, she was in foster care, with less than desirable foster parents. She has changed…
Libraries stream Writers Festival highlights
Central Coast libraries will be live streaming headline speakers from the Sydney Writers Festival on April 30 and May 1, starting with award-winning journalist Barrie Cassidy. Cassidy will hold two…
Tom Burlinson and his Great Big Band to perform at The Art House
Acclaimed award-winning entertainer, Tom Burlinson, stars in a brand new show, Swing That Music, accompanied by his Great Big Band. This presentation at the Art House promises a showcase of…
Three kilometres of roads within Munmorah State Conservation Area to be updated
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be repairing more than three kilometres of roads within Munmorah State Conservation Area. NPWS Central Coast Area Manager, Steve Atkins, said the project…