Start season with a vessel safety check
Central Coast boat owners are being urged to check their vessels and safety equipment before heading out on the water after many having been sitting idle during the COVID-19 lockdown….
Out & About
New album from ‘that Gosford band’
More than 25 years after they first made a splash on the Central Coast music scene in the early 90s, three original members of the band Malakye Grind have reunited…
Fine dining at home: Chef Suleyman Kirbancioglu and Safran
Suleyman Kirbancioglu This is the final instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’ve been embarking on a virtual tour of the…
150 masks made for school children
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch has helped prepare local students to return to the classroom next term with a series of handmade colourful masks. With students expected…
Community garden starts seed library
The group behind the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden plan to start a new seed library at the garden. The group said they do not have access to the existing…
Stephan’s food shows how much he cares
Local aged care organisation, Peninsula Villages, is celebrating the work of one of its staff who is set to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to the village for its…
Artists exhibit Bouddi inspired works
An online art show to be presented by the Bouddi Society from October 2-12 will feature works inspired by nature from over 20 artists. Artist Meg Lewer of Wagstaffe looks…
Total of $10M donated by registered club group
Mounties Group has pledged more than $650,000 to local community groups this year despite an incredibly challenging two years for the club and hospitality industry, For the first time, Mounties…
Getting ready for return of the Little Tern
Excavators have been out on Karagi Point moving sand to create a haven in preparation for the Little Tern breeding season. Workers from Central Coast Council were moving sand from…
A book to help ‘sort your money out’
Blue Bay resident, and host of the My Millennial Money Podcast, Glen James, is launching his first book on October 1, with the goal to help people manage their money….
Rescue fundraiser goes virtual
Base to Base is a novel way to help raise funds for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and at the same time get a close-up glimpse of day-to-day operations. With COVID…
Julie’s secrets light the way for best seller
The Entrance based entrepreneur, Julie Watson, is one of many contributors that have written chapters for Lake Macquarie based author Joanne Martin’s bestseller book, Innovation Secrets. The book, which became…
Rush sculptures to feature on television show
The team from television show Better Homes and Gardens visited the Coast on September 23 to film an episode on Central Coast artist Peter Rush. The crew and host, Johanna…
Animal rescue group grateful for support
The Claws ‘n’ Paws animal rescue group has received $2,000 as the winner of Greater Central Coast’s Community Funding Program for the month of August. President, Deb McWhirter, said the…
Video of joey’s first steps goes viral
A video of one of the Australian Reptile Park’s newest arrivals has gone viral, attracting more than 250,000 views in two days. The first hops of Jumping Jack the eastern…
Friendship group stays chirpy through lockdown
Staying connected and active during lockdown has its challenges, but one friendship group on the Central Coast has managed to remain chirpy despite ongoing restrictions. Chirpy Plus is a nationwide…
Farmers and villagers help research second novel
Following the success of her first novel, the Safe Place, which was set largely in France Wamberal author, Anna Downes, decided to look a little closer to home for the…
New ‘on hold’ music will make a difference
Customers contacting Newcastle Permanent could soon be making the unusual request to remain on hold a little longer, after the customer-owned financial institution refreshed its hold music in support of…
International short-film wins are a dream come true for Ike
A short film produced by a team of University of Newcastle students has earned international recognition at Hollywood’s IndieX film awards, taking out wins in three categories. The wins are…
Thousands of forest photos behind unique online gallery
Central Coast photographer, Shayne Leslie, will open her first online photography exhibition, Strickland, on Thursday, October 14, at www.lesliephotography.com.au. Strickland State Forest is a seven-minute drive from Leslie’s home at…