First family history meeting of the year
Bernadette Flynn will be the guest speaker at Central Coast Family History Society’s next meeting on February 1. She will focus on the theme Experiencing History – Communicating the past…
Out & About
Words at Wagstaffe set to return
Words at Wagstaffe, a one-day literary celebration presented in partnership by Words on the Waves Writers Festival and The Bouddi Society, will return to Wagstaffe Hall for its fifth year…
Bingo with a health message
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre hosts alcohol-free bingo sessions every Friday to provide adults with the opportunity to meet new people and learn about the risks associated with alcohol and its potential…
Jazzy afternoon at leagues club
The sound of the French Quarter of New Orleans will come alive at the Central Coast Leagues Club when the Eric Gibbons New Orleans Ramblers play on Sunday, February 2….
Marcia Hines heads to Wyong
It’s been more than 50 years since Marcia Hines arrived in Australia to join the cast of Hair and her latest tour, Still Shining, acknowledges the 22 albums, 2.6 million…
Australia Day Eve event a huge success
Up to 7,000 residents from the northern end of the Central Coast flocked to Canton Beach to take part in the free Family Australia Day Eve event hosted by Toukley…
Waifs make their way to Wyong
The Waifs show no sign of slowing down in the wake of their recent successful Australia-wide sold-out Up All Night 25th Anniversary album tour. The band has added regional shows…
Stellar line-up for this year’s Rock the Races
The Rock the Races 2025 line-up has been revealed with 10 legendary Australian performers set to race to the Entertainment Grounds at Gosford in March. Rock at the Races is…
Three great children’s books
BOOK REVIEW With school set to resume soon, Julie Chessman reviews three children’s books. On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Laura Hughes is a…
Time to have brekky with the birds
The Community Environment Network (CEN) and Waterwatch NSW invite you to Breakfast with the Birds to celebrate World Wetlands Day on Sunday, February 2, at the Central Coast Wetlands. Waterwarch…
The Grumpy Princess comes to Laycock
The Central Coast’s thriving arts scene will come to life at Laycock Street Community Theatre this week with the premiere of The Grumpy Princess, an original musical performance developed through…
Getting hyped for Youth Day Out
An exciting line up of free activities will on offer at Youth Day Out – Summer Session on Wednesday, January 22. Aimed at Coasties aged 6-17 the event will take…
Australia Day fun at Pearl Beach
Pearl Beach Progress Association will hold a Family Fun Day on January 26 from 8.30am-noon with the support of Central Coast Council. The Australia Day fun has become a tradition…
Wouldn’t be Art House Summer without Tommy
Would it be Summer@ The Art House without Tommy Little? Tommy Little is coming back to Wyong and as just the second stop on a huge 2025 Australian tour, Coasties…
Join John Jarratt for fun night of blues
Join the star of the Australian hit movie Wolf Creek John Jarratt and his talented ensemble, The Blues Collective, for an unforgettable night of soul and blues music. Inspired by the iconic…
Pubs and live music go hand in hand
Iconic Australian beer brand Tooheys is taking to the road this Summer for a tour, including The Entrance, to champions and supports two of its most important cornerstones – pubs…
Go op shopping for a whole new look
With more than 30 op shops located throughout the region, Central Coast residents are being encouraged to embrace recycled clothing. Latest research by Seamless Australia shows a 12 per cent…
The Orbital by Samantha Harvey
BOOK REVIEW Winner of the Booker prize in 2024, Orbital by Samantha Harvey is an ever-expansive, intricate emotionally engaging novel. The book is quite thin because the main plot revolves…
Goosybumps returns to Fun Haus
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford presents Goosy Bunps on Saturday, January 18. The outrageous cabaret experience blends contemporary burlesque, circus, sideshow and cabaret, hosted by Memphis Mae. Known for…
Love is in the air at Wyong
Love will fill the air at Wyong when the Love Lanes Festival returns on Saturday, February 15, from 4pm-9pm. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day weekend, the annual celebration of love, community…