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…
Out & About
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…
Budgewoi Ladies choir still going strong
The Budgewoi Ladies Choir is one of the longest running choirs on the Central Coast, singing and performing in the area for more than 61 years. It all began in…
Art House Summer program has something for everyone
January 18 will be a busy day at The Art House with two incredible shows featuring jazz and cabaret, drag and variety performances. Revered Australian jazz trio The Necks, are…
EOIs for Pearl Beach art trail close soon
Expressions of Interest to be part of the Pearl Beach Environmental Art Trail (PBEAT2025) will close on February 10. First prize is $3,000 and there is also the People’s Choice…
Artful women gear up for another big year
Art-Full Women (AFW) is gearing up for another year of activity. The group has been running a wide range of low-cost workshops and social events on the Peninsula, enriching the…
New studio for Roundabout Circus
Roundabout Circus will celebrate its eighth birthday with the launch of a new studio on January 18. Roundabout Co-Founder and CEO Rachel Peters said the open day would see her…
Search on for artist of the year
The Bloomfield Fine Art Gallery at Terrigal will launch the Central Coast Artist of the Year competition this year. All artists who are residents of the Central Coast are invited…
Top three Summer reads
BOOK REVIEW – Julie Chessman reviews her top three Summer reads Summer reading means different things to different people. The most popular definition, and one the book industry uses is…
Kickstart the new year with Lehmo
Kickstart Summer@ The Art House with one of Australia’s most popular comedians – Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann. Jampacked with drama, music and comedy, this year’s program features a ton of acts…
All Hale comedy hypnotist
In a first for The Art House, comedy hypnotist Matt Hale will bring his new show to the Wyong theatre on January 11. Top Fun! is a roller coaster ride…
Fun Haus kicks off a new year of entertainment
The Fun Haus Factory in Gosford reopens for a year of exciting entertainment on January 16 following a Christmas break. The new year promises a continuation of its signature hit…
Australia Day at Canton Beach
Toukley Lions Club will present an Australia Day Eve event at the stunning Canton Beach, sponsored by Central Coast Council. Starting at 4pm, the family-friendly event will be packed with…
Lots of family-friendly activities
Central Coast Council is offering a range of free or cost-effective activities to keep children and youth entertained during the school holidays. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the exciting…