Friendly Jordies shares on the Central Coast
Renowned political comedian Friendly Jordies recently visited the Central Coast and delivered one of his live, funny, and engaging performances.
Out & About
Touring photographic exhibition coming to the Coast
Head On Foundation invited NSW photographers of all genres to submit images that show how they and their communities were affected by the ‘Black Summer’, the subsequent flooding, the pandemic,…
Josie Scott celebrates her 100th birthday
Local Central Coast resident, Josephine (Josie) Scott, celebrated her 100th birthday on May 21, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born in Cairns in 1921, Scott grew up on a…
Critically endangered birds spotted
Two of Australia’s most critically endangered birds, the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater, have been recent visitors to Chain Valley Bay. Reports of the birds’ presence in recent weeks has…
Carmen Jackson to feature in a television program
Tumbi Umbi based artist, Carmen Jackson, is being recognised on a national scale for her artwork on the television show, Colour In Your Life, with Graeme Stevenson. Jackson, who specialises…
An artistic bridge to New Zealand via the Warriors
Local artist, Robyn Brown, has symbolically connected the NZ Warriors with their families back home through a unique piece of surfboard art she calls ‘desert dreaming’. As an expat Kiwi…
Down in the Garden: Marvellous Mushrooms
Just as gardening has had a huge jump in popularity of late, so have other plant-based interests including mushroom foraging and growing. Autumn is the time for this peaceful nature-based…
Local artist builds connection with Warriors’ homeland
Local artist, Robyn Brown, has symbolically connected the New Zealand Warriors with their families back home through a unique piece of art she calls Desert Dreaming. Inspired by a trip…
Self-styled collage artist holds first exhibition
It was a chance conversation with friend and artist Kath Giovanelli which introduced Trish Waddington of Macmasters Beach to the art of collage late last year. And now the self-styled…
Young singers to perform alongside stars of Opera Australia
The talented young singers of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Children’s Choir are set to appear on stage alongside the stars of Opera Australia, when a production of Carmen…
Leagues Club Park wins heritage award
Gosford’s Leagues Club Park has taken out the Judges’ Choice category at the 2021 National Trust Heritage Awards in recognition of its incorporation of Aboriginal design elements. The former Leagues…
Take the NEXT EXIT to live music
Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, Dear Seattle, Merci Mercy, and the CLEWS will perform at the NEXT EXIT festival at the Entertainment Grounds in Gosford, on May 23. The Central Coast…
Falun Dafa tour hits Peninsula
A nationwide car tour is expected to hit the Peninsula this weekend with aims to raise awareness about the practice of organ harvesting in China. The Falun Dafa tour will…
Residents at BlueWave horsing around
‘Just beautiful’ was the words of resident Olive Goldsmith as she greeted ‘Wellington’ the Horse at BlueWave Living on May 5. It was the third time the horse from W…
Over 60 local artists to exhibit in Bays Art Show
With the Bay’s Art Show set to return to the Peninsula in July, local artists from across the Coast are being encouraged to sign up now to get involved. Up…
Local author finds the Write Connections
Last year, a local Peninsula woman formed an online writing critique group with four other women from across Australia; one year on and the women have written and published their…
Ettalong Bowlo helps out Kids in Need
Another $1,500 has been raised for local charity, Central Coast Kids in Need, thanks to a Charity Bowls Event held at Ettalong Bowling Club on May 16. The Club has…
Happy Birthday Joyce
CCN would like to send a big ‘Happy Birthday’ to Woy Woy local, Joyce Elizabeth Broadbere, who recently celebrated her 100th Birthday on May 12. Joyce brought in the milestone…
Boathouse Patonga receives music mention
The Boathouse Hotel in Patonga is usually known for its laid back, beachy look, but what people may not know, is its nationally recognised music scene. The Hotel was featured…
Walk to Cambodia raises $24,000
When CCN spoke to Ben Brown in April, he was aiming to raise $20,000 for Human and Hope to support an education program in Cambodia with his community walk called…