West Gosford author’s Grand life
What started as a quest to write a bucket list has now turned into an internationally selling book for Patrick Griffin. The West Gosford local recently released The Grand Life:…
Out & About
Twilight Soiree at Japanese Gardens
Crestani Scholarships Ltd is inviting the Central Coast community to attend its sixth annual Twilight Soirée musical event on Sunday, March 21, at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Ticket sales will…
Livewire Biddy turns 104
Peninsula Villages resident, Beatrice ‘Biddy’ Abrahams, celebrated her 104th birthday at the Village on February 24. Biddy is the eldest member of the resident community, closely followed by a further…
Women’s collaborative short film
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a local Umina filmmaker is giving the community a sneak peek at her latest short film, Exquisite Corpse, which features some talented female creatives….
Wagstaffe author’s new historical novella
A local author has brought fact to fiction with the release of her latest novella, The Body in the Bridge. Wagstaffe’s Helen Menzies released the historical novella, which details an…
Kayak clean up
The kayaks were out in force at Fagans Bay on March 7, but it wasn’t just for fun. A group of 10 kayakers from the Kayak Central Coast Social Paddle…
Naughty Noodle shines at Mardi Gras
Ettalong Beach’s Naughty Noodle Fun Haus combined camp with Coast at this year’s Mardi Gras Parade on March 6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The local arts and entertainment organisation…
Chris notches up five years as a disability worker and loves it
For the past five years, Chris Crocker has been working at McDonald’s, which for him is an amazing feat. Crocker has Asperger’s syndrome, and was hired in 2016 as a…
Film scores brought to life by Symphony Central Coast
Symphony Central Coast returns to the stage in 2021 in a swash buckling, rip roaring, shark infested concert, celebrating the magnificent music of the movies. Lights, Action, Music! features music…
Amelia Munday is One to Watch
Berkeley Vale’s Amelia Munday, 16, is a finalist for the One to Watch Award as a part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards. The award aims to highlight…
Community encouraged to participate in ANZAC Day driveway services
Wyong RSL Sub-branch is holding a photo competition for the best ANZAC Day driveway service set up to encourage community members to participate in ANZAC Day. Welfare Officer, Peter Niven,…
Art exhibition within a medical centre
It might seem odd to have an art exhibition within a medical centre, but for the doctors at Halekulani Medical Centre in Budgewoi, they believe it’s working well to provide…
Women in Art exhibition winners announced
Winners of the Women in Art exhibition run by Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society were announced when the show opened on Saturday, March 6. The exhibition was staged to coincide with…
Local Spice Girls register for national dance fundraiser
Six women from the northern suburbs have thrown their support behind a major fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The inaugural national Dance for Sick Kids fundraiser, a week-long…
Fundraising breakfast on International Women’s Day
Not-for-profit organisation, She Story, will hold a breakfast on International Women’s Day at the Entertainment Grounds to launch its new grant program, She Starts, aimed at empowering female youth by…
Live theatre returns to Laycock St
Live theatre is returning to the Coast, with the Laycock Street Community Theatre announcing a line-up of performers for its 2021 season. Kicking off the season, The Whitlams frontman, Tim…
Coast Opera goes from strength to strength
Coast Opera Australia (COA) has welcomed a new CEO to the team in preparation for some enticing operatic events lined up for the year. COA founder and artistic director, Angela…
New music festival set for Gosford
In May this year, the Entertainment Grounds in Gosford will play host to one of NSW’s newest regional festivals, featuring a full line up of local Aussie talent. The NEXT…
Celebrating the Coast’s women
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, a range of events will be held across the Central Coast as part of the Central Coast Festival of Women. The annual…
Down in the Garden: Get Rid of Pests, Organically
“Help! I need an organic alternative.” This was once the cry of radical greenies and hippies, but these days most of us have realised we just don’t want to consume,…